spherical
UK: ˈsfɛrɪk(ə)l | US: ˈsfɪrɪk(ə)l
adj. having the shape of a sphere; round
adj. relating to or involving spheres or spheres as a geometric concept
spherical = spher<sphere> + ical<adjective suffix>
- spher<sphere>: From Greek sphaira (σφαῖρα), meaning "ball" or "globe."
- ical<adjective suffix>: A suffix derived from Latin -icalis, used to form adjectives meaning "relating to" or "pertaining to."
Etymology Origin:
The word spherical traces back to the Greek sphaira, which referred to a ball or globe. The suffix -ical was later added in Latin to form adjectives describing characteristics. Over time, spherical evolved in English to describe anything shaped like a sphere or related to spherical geometry, maintaining its core connection to roundness and three-dimensional symmetry.
The Earth is nearly spherical due to gravity.
The scientist used a spherical model to demonstrate planetary motion.
The glass marbles were perfectly spherical and smooth.
Spherical coordinates are essential in advanced physics calculations.
The artist sculpted a spherical structure from marble.