adj
Uncommon
spherical
SFEH-rih-kuhl
Spherical (adj) means Shaped like a sphere; round in three dimensions. Example: “The satellite dish sat inside a spherical protective housing.”
adj
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Shaped like a sphere; round in three dimensions.
"The satellite dish sat inside a spherical protective housing."
How to use spherical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBall-shaped, or relating to spheres.
Common pairings
spherical shape
spherical object
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more spherical
- Superlative
- most spherical
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The satellite dish sat inside a _____ protective housing.
Etymology
From English "spheric" (from Latin sphaericus, from Greek σφαιρικός) plus "-al."
Synonyms
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nonspherical
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Rhymes for spherical
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What does “spherical” mean?
The word “spherical” means shaped like a sphere; round in three dimensions. In plain terms, ball-shaped, or relating to spheres.
How do you pronounce “spherical”?
“Spherical” is pronounced SFEH-rih-kuhl (/ˈsfɛɹɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spherical” in a sentence?
Here is “spherical” used in a sentence: “The satellite dish sat inside a spherical protective housing.”
What part of speech is “spherical”?
“Spherical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “spherical” come from?
The word “spherical” comes from Latin. From English "spheric" (from Latin sphaericus, from Greek σφαιρικός) plus "-al.".
Is “spherical” a common word?
“Spherical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
