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spherical
adjective spher·i·cal \ˈsfir-i-kəl, ˈsfer-\
: having the shape of a sphere
Full Definition of SPHERICAL
1
: having the form of a sphere or of one of its segments
2
: relating to or dealing with a sphere or its properties
— spher·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of SPHERICAL
15th century
Related to SPHERICAL
- Antonyms
- nonspherical
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spherical
adjective spher·i·cal \ˈsfir-i-kəl, ˈsfer-\
Definition of SPHERICAL for Kids
: relating to or having the form of a sphere
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