spheric

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spher⋅i⋅cal

[sfer-i-kuh

l, sfeer-]

–adjective

1.	having the form of a sphere; globular.

2.	formed in or on a sphere, as a figure.

3.	of or pertaining to a sphere or spheres.

4.	pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells.

5.	pertaining to the heavenly bodies regarded astrologically as exerting influence on humankind and events.

Also, spheric.

Origin:
1515–25; < LL sphēric(us) (see spherics ¹ ) + -al ¹

Related forms:

spher⋅i⋅cal⋅i⋅ty, noun

spher⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. rounded.

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spher·i·cal (sfîr'ĭ-kəl, sfěr'-)

adj.

1. Having the shape of a sphere; globular.
2. Having a shape approximating that of a sphere.
Of or relating to a sphere.
Of or relating to celestial bodies.

spher'i·cal·ly adv., spher'i·cal·ness n.

Medical Dictionary

spherical spher·i·cal (sfēr'ĭ-kəl, sfěr'-)
adj.
Having the shape of or approximating a sphere; globular.

spher'i·cal·ness n.

Science Dictionary

sferic also spheric (sfîr'ĭk, sfěr'-) Pronunciation Key
A radio emission from a stroke of lightning.

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