sphericity

sphere  (sfr)

n.

1. Mathematics A three-dimensional surface, all points of which are equidistant from a fixed point.

2. A spherical object or figure.

3. A celestial body, such as a planet or star.

4. The sky, appearing as a hemisphere to an observer: the sphere of the heavens.

5. Any of a series of concentric, transparent, revolving globes that together were once thought to contain the moon, sun, planets, and stars.

6. The extent of a person's knowledge, interests, or social position.

7. An area of power, control, or influence; domain. See Synonyms at field.

tr.v. sphered, spher·ing, spheres

1. To form into a sphere.

2. To put in or within a sphere.

3. To surround or encompass.

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[Middle English spere, from Old French espere, from Latin sphaera, from Greek sphaira.]

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sphe·rici·ty (sfî-rs-t) n.

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sphericity [sfɪˈrɪsɪtɪ]

n

(Mathematics) the state or form of being spherical

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

sphericity - the roundness of a 3-dimensional object globosity, globularness, rotundity, rotundness, sphericalness roundness - the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular

Translations

sphericity

n → Kugelform f → or -gestalt f