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: the apparent surface of the heavens of which half forms the dome of the visible sky. (2) : any of the concentric and eccentric revolving spherical transparent shells in which according to ancient astronomy stars, sun, planets, and moon are set. b. : a globe depicting such a sphere. broadly : globe sense a. 2. a. : a globular body : ball. b.
Define spheric. spheric synonyms, spheric pronunciation, spheric translation, English dictionary definition of spheric. also spher·ic adj. 1. a. Having the shape of a sphere; globular. b. Having a shape approximating that of a sphere. 2. Of or relating to a sphere. 3.
Definitions of spheric. adjective. having the shape of a sphere or ball. synonyms: ball-shaped, global, globose, globular, orbicular, spherical. circular, round. having a circular shape.
SPHERICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of spherical in English. spherical. adjective. uk / ˈsfer.ɪ.k ə l / us / ˈsfɪr.ɪ.k ə l / Add to word list. round, like a ball: The earth is not perfectly spherical. Synonym. globular. Compare. circular adjective. round adjective (CIRCULAR) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
us / ˈsfɪr.ɪ.k ə l / uk / ˈsfer.ɪ.k ə l / Add to word list. round, like a ball: The earth is not perfectly spherical. Synonym. globular. Compare. circular adjective. round adjective (CIRCULAR) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Geometrical shapes. -cornered. circularly. congruently. conic. cuboid. cylindrically. lozenge. orbicular. ovally
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word spheric. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells. pertaining to the heavenly bodies regarded astrologically as exerting influence on humankind and events. spherical. / ˈsfɛrɪkəl / adjective. shaped like a sphere. of or relating to a sphere. spherical geometry. geometry formed on the surface of or inside a sphere.
