spherical

adjective
UK: /ˈsfer.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˈsfer.ɪ.kəl/

  1. Shaped like a sphere; round like a ball.

    1. The ball is spherical and red.
    2. The Earth is not perfectly spherical; it bulges slightly at the equator.

  2. Relating to a sphere or spheres.

    1. The map showed spherical coordinates.
    2. Spherical trigonometry is used in astronomy and navigation calculations.

Synonyms

round globular

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spherical" in English means: Shaped like a sphere; round like a ball., Relating to a sphere or spheres..

The phonetic transcription of "spherical" is /ˈsfer.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈsfer.ɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spherical": round, globular.

Example usage of "spherical": "The ball is spherical and red.". More examples on the page.