Spherical

usgb/ˈsfɪrɪkl/
adjective

Shaped like a sphere (a perfect round object).

The planet Earth is not perfectly spherical, it's actually an oblate spheroid.
Visual representation of "spherical" - Shaped like a sphere (a perfect round object)

Often appears as...

  • spherical object
  • spherical shape
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Not Perfectly Round

Though 'spherical' suggests a perfect sphere, objects described as such may not be flawless.

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Despite being called a spherical bubble, slight irregularities can still be seen.
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Volume Implication

Describing something as spherical often implies it has volume, not just a circular outline.

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A basketball is a spherical object, not a flat circle.
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General Likeness

Spherical can mean generally round without being a mathematically precise sphere.

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We often call a round cake a spherical dessert.
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