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(sfer′i kəl, sfir′-)

adjective

shaped like a sphere; globular
of a sphere or spheres
Astrol. of the celestial spheres: sometimes with astrological reference

Origin: < LL sphaericus < Gr sphairikos + -al

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spherically adverb

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adjective

a. Having the shape of a sphere; globular.
b. Having a shape approximating that of a sphere.
Of or relating to a sphere.
Of or relating to celestial bodies.

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spherˈi·cal·ly adverb

spherˈi·cal·ness noun

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