spherical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere
    • spherical geometry
  2. adjective satellite having the shape of a sphere or ball
    ball-shaped; globular; global; orbicular; spheric; globose.
    • a spherical object
    • nearly orbicular in shape
    • little globular houses like mud-wasp nests"- Zane Grey

WordNet

Spher"ic*al, Spher"ic adjective (Also<
  • Spherical
  • Spheric
)
Etymology
L. sphaericus, Gr. : cf. F. sphérique.
Definitions
  1. Having the form of a sphere; like a sphere; globular; orbicular; as, a spherical body.
  2. Of or pertaining to a sphere.
  3. Of or pertaining to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.
    Knaves, thieves, and treachers by spherical predominance. Shak.
    Though the stars were suns, and overburned Their spheric limitations. Mrs. Browning.
    -- Spher"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Spher"ic*al*ness, n.

Webster 1913