spherical
IPA: sfˈɛrɪkʌɫ
adjective
- (geometry) Shaped like a sphere.
- (geometry, not comparable) Of, or pertaining to, spheres.
- (mathematics) Of a coordinate system, specifying the location of a point in a plane by using a radius and two angles.
- (astrology) Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.
- (statistics, econometrics) Of a multivariate probability distribution, to have a covariance matrix equal to the identity matrix up to a multiplicative factor.
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Examples of "spherical" in Sentences
- The moon appears as a spherical object in the night sky
- A crystal ball is a spherical object used for divination purposes
- Earth is a spherical planet that orbits around the sun
- The basketball had a spherical shape, making it easier to bounce and shoot
- The ornate chandelier was adorned with spherical crystals that sparkled in the light
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