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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