Spherical
(adjective)
- Having the shape of a sphere, or a ball.
- Having the three dimensions of a sphere.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin sphaericus, from greek sphairikos, from sphaira "sphere".
Examples:
- The earth is approximately spherical in shape, with a slightly flattened shape at the poles.
- The young girl was fascinated by the spherical glass paperweight on her desk.
- The object was made from a spherical mold, giving it a perfectly round shape.
- The spherical shape of the planet allows for a balanced distribution of gravitational forces.
- The ball was made of a hard, spherical material, perfect for playing catch and other games.