Dec 6, 2016 · Something spherical is like a sphere in being round, or more or less round, in three dimensions. Apples and oranges are both spherical, for example, even though they're never …

SPHERICAL definition: having the form of a sphere; globular. See examples of spherical used in a sentence.

spherically adverb us / ˈsfɪr·ɪk·li, ˈsfer- / (Definition of spherical from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of spherical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

spherical adjective Having the shape of a curve everywhere equidistant from a fixed point:

Dec 14, 2025 · Adjective spherical (comparative more spherical, superlative most spherical) (geometry) Shaped as a sphere; being a sphere.

Spherical definition: Of or relating to a sphere.

The gravitational potential around a spherical mass will have the shape of a bowl, with the minimum at its centre.

Spherical trigonometry is the branch of spherical geometry that deals with the metrical relationships between the sides and angles of spherical triangles, traditionally expressed using …

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word spherical, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.