Spherical Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsfɛɹɪkəɫ

SFER-ih-kuhl

UK

sfˈɛɹɪkəl

sfer-IH-kuhl

Definition

Shaped like a sphere or ball; having the form of a round, three-dimensional object.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and scientific, frequently used in mathematics, physics, and technical descriptions. Common collocation: 'spherical object', 'spherical shape'. Different from 'circular', which refers to a flat circle, while 'spherical' is three-dimensional.

• Spanish: esférico
• Portuguese (BR): esférico
• Portuguese (PT): esférico
• Chinese (Simplified): 球形的
• Chinese (Traditional): 球形的
• Hindi: गोलाकार
• Arabic: كروي
• Bengali: গোলাকার
• Russian: сферический
• Japanese: 球状の
• Vietnamese: hình cầu - dạng hình cầu
• Korean: 구형의
• Turkish: küresel
• Urdu: کروی
• Indonesian: berbentuk bola - bulat tiga dimensi

Example Sentences

The Earth is almost spherical.

basic

Bubbles are usually spherical because of surface tension.

basic

She gave him a spherical glass ornament.

basic

These grapes are so perfectly spherical they almost look fake.

natural

The designer chose a spherical lamp for a modern touch in the living room.

natural

Snowflakes aren’t exactly spherical, but hailstones often are.

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