Orbic: meaning, definitions and examples

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orbic

 

[ ˈɔːrbɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Orbic refers to something that is spherical or round in shape. It often describes objects or concepts that relate to a sphere or orb.

Synonyms

globular, round, spherical

Examples of usage

  • The orbic shape of the globe is essential for understanding global geography.
  • In geometry class, we examined orbic solids like spheres and ellipsoids.
  • The artist created an orbic sculpture that captured the light beautifully.

Translations

Translations of the word "orbic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orbital

🇮🇳 कक्षीय

🇩🇪 orbital

🇮🇩 orbital

🇺🇦 орбітальний

🇵🇱 orbitalny

🇯🇵 軌道の

🇫🇷 orbital

🇪🇸 orbital

🇹🇷 yörüngesel

🇰🇷 궤도의

🇸🇦 مداري

🇨🇿 orbitální

🇸🇰 orbitálny

🇨🇳 轨道的

🇸🇮 orbitalen

🇮🇸 hverfandi

🇰🇿 орбиталық

🇬🇪 ორბიტალური

🇦🇿 orbitallı

🇲🇽 orbital

Word origin

The term 'orbic' is derived from the Latin word 'orbis', which means 'circle, disk, or sphere'. This Latin root influenced several languages, giving rise to various terms related to spherical shapes. The use of 'orbic' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century when it began to emerge in scientific literature to describe objects resembling or related to spheres. The adoption of this term reflects the development of geometrical and astronomical language, where precise descriptors are essential for clarity in communication. Over time, 'orbic' has maintained its relevance by being used in both artistic and scientific contexts, especially in discussions involving form and shape.