Meaning & use

spherical

adjective·Academic

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Having the shape of a sphere; perfectly round in three dimensions.

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Planets are roughly spherical because gravity pulls their mass toward the center.

The artist sculpted a spherical fountain for the museum courtyard.

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Used mainly in scientific, mathematical, or descriptive contexts rather than casual speech.

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