spherical

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A three-dimensional shape with all points on the surface being equidistant from the center. The surface is a perfect sphere.

• adjective

  Relating to or being a sphere.

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Synonyms

globular , orbicular , round

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spherical
pericle , circular , precarious , Nicole , vital , hiccup , cupid , supreme , extreme , team , beam , cream , glean , dream , stream

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Variants

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spherical , spherically , spherical aberration , spherical aberrations , spherical angle , spherical angles , spherical coordinate , spherical coordinates , spherical geometries , spherical geometry , spherical polygon , spherical polygons , spherical triangle , spherical triangles , spherical trigonometries , spherical trigonometry

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Etymology

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From Old French sphère, from Latin sphaera, from Greek sphaira, meaning ball or sphere.

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Trivia

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1. A perfect sphere has the smallest surface area for a given volume among all shapes.

2. The Earth is an approximate sphere with an equatorial diameter of about 12,742 kilometers and a polar diameter of about 12,714 kilometers.

3. A soccer ball is not a perfect sphere, but an oblate spheroid, meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sphere equation: In mathematics, the equation of a sphere in three-dimensional space is given by (x-h)²+(y-k)²+(z-l)²=r², where (h,k,l) is the center and r is the radius.

2. Solid sphere: A solid sphere is a three-dimensional shape with all points on the surface at an equal distance from the center. Its volume is given by V = (4/3)πr³.

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Culture

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The spherical shape has been used extensively in various fields such as mathematics, physics, astronomy, and art. In mathematics, the sphere is a fundamental geometric shape. In physics, planets and other celestial bodies are approximated as spheres. In astronomy, the universe is often modeled as a sphere. In art, spheres have been used as symbols of perfection, unity, and completeness.

How to Memorize "spherical"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word spherical, visualize a perfect ball or sphere. Imagine touching its smooth surface with your fingers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word spherical with the image of a globe or a basketball.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sphere is a shape that's round and full' to memorize the meaning of spherical.

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