spherical

//ˈsfɛrɪkəl//
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Visual representation of spherical

Adjective

sphericalCanonical form
more sphericalComparative
most sphericalSuperlative
1

Having the shape of a sphere; round and three-dimensional like a ball.

The Earth is not perfectly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles.

2

Relating to or calculated on the surface of a sphere, especially in geometry or astronomy.

Spherical geometry is essential for understanding the curvature of the Earth.