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spherical geometry Definition

spherical geometry

noun

the study of the geometry of figures drawn on a sphere

spherical geometry Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: Abu'l-Wafa and Abu Nasr Mansur both applied spherical geometry to astronomy and also used formulas involving sin and tan.

Adjective modifier

  • dimensional: This group studies the convection regime within the Earths Mantle in three dimensional spherical geometry at approaching Earth-like vigor.