spher·i·cal (sfîr  -k l, sf r-) also spher·ic (-k)adj. 1. a. Having the shape of a sphere; globular. b. Having a shape approximating that of a sphere. 2. Of or relating to a sphere. 3. Of or relating to celestial bodies. spher i·cal·ly adv.spher i·cal·ness n. |
spherical [ˈsfɛrɪkəl], spheric
adj
1. shaped like a sphere
2. (Mathematics) of or relating to a sphere spherical geometry
3. (Mathematics) Geometry formed on the surface of or inside a sphere a spherical triangle
4. (Astronomy)
a. of or relating to heavenly bodies
b. of or relating to the spheres of the Ptolemaic or the Copernican system
spherically adv
sphericalness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | spherical - of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere; "spherical geometry" nonspherical - not spherical |
| 2. | spherical - having the shape of a sphere or ball; "a spherical object"; "nearly orbicular in shape"; "little globular houses like mud-wasp nests"- Zane Grey |
spherical
adjective round, globular, globe-shaped, rotund, orbicular purple and gold spherical earrings
Translations
spherical
adj (in shape) → kugelförmig, (kugel)rund; (Math, Astron) → sphärisch
spherical [ˈsfɛrɪk/əl] adj → sferico/a
spherical [ˈsfɛrɪk/əl] adj → sferico/a
spherical [ˈsfɛrɪk/əl] adj → sferico/a
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