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 perfectly round.

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

It is assumed that the spherical shape of the shell remains unchanged, excluding its bottom segment.

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 trigonometric …

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

completely round, like a ball.

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

Oct 7, 2025 · The ability of a segment of a glass sphere to magnify whatever is placed before it was known around the year 1000, when the spherical segment was called a reading stone, essentially …

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.

Mathematics of or pertaining to a sphere or spheres. Astronomy pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells. Astrology pertaining to the heavenly bodies regarded …