globular

adjective
UK: /ˈɡlɒbjʊlə/
US: /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

  1. Shaped like a globe or sphere; rounded.

    1. The flower has a globular shape.
    2. Scientists examined the globular protein structure under a microscope observing it's folding.

  2. Consisting of globules; containing small spheres or droplets.

    1. Globular clusters are very old.
    2. The painting technique involved applying globular dabs of color to create texture.

Synonyms

spherical rounded globate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "globular" in English means: Shaped like a globe or sphere; rounded., Consisting of globules; containing small spheres or droplets..

The phonetic transcription of "globular" is /ˈɡlɒbjʊlə/ in British English and /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "globular": spherical, rounded, globate.

Example usage of "globular": "The flower has a globular shape.". More examples on the page.