Dec 6, 2016 · Something spherical is like a sphere in being round, or more or less round, in three dimensions. Apples and oranges are both spherical, for example, even though they're never …

spherically adverb us / ˈsfɪr·ɪk·li, ˈsfer- / (Definition of spherical from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The gravitational potential around a spherical mass will have the shape of a bowl, with the minimum at its centre.

The radial distance from the fixed point of origin is also called the radius, or radial line, or radial coordinate. The polar angle may be called inclination angle, zenith angle,

Definition of spherical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · The ability of a segment of a glass sphere to magnify whatever is placed before it was known around the year 1000, when the spherical segment was called a reading stone, …

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word spherical, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

SPHERICAL definition: having the form of a sphere; globular. See examples of spherical used in a sentence.

spherical adjective Having the shape of a curve everywhere equidistant from a fixed point:

Mathematics of or pertaining to a sphere or spheres. Astronomy pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells. Astrology pertaining to the heavenly …