Orbicular: meaning, definitions and examples

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orbicular

 

[ ษ”หrหˆbษชkjสŠlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape description

The term 'orbicular' refers to something that is circular or spherical in shape. It is typically used in contexts involving geometry, biology, and art. An orbicular object can be understood as having a uniform rounded outline, resembling the shape of a ball or a globe. This word can also denote the quality of being rounded in nature, often used to describe features of plants or animals. In a broader allegorical sense, it may represent concepts of wholeness or completeness.

Synonyms

circular, round, spherical

Examples of usage

  • The orbicular leaves of the plant catch the eye.
  • An orbicular painting can create a sense of harmony.
  • The orbicular stone was smooth and polished.
  • In geometry, a sphere is the perfect example of an orbicular shape.

Translations

Translations of the word "orbicular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orbicular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ัƒะณะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrฤ…gล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ††ๅฝขใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orbiculaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orbicular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dairesel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ˜•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okrรบhly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†ๅฝข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrogel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำฉาฃะณะตะปะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orbicular

Word origin

The word 'orbicular' originates from the Latin word 'orbiculฤris', which means 'round' or 'circular'. This Latin term is derived from 'orbis', meaning 'circle' or 'disk'. The evolution of 'orbicular' into the English language can be traced back to its usage in various scholarly texts that dealt with geometry and natural philosophy during the Renaissance. The incorporation of this term was reflective of a growing interest in the study of shapes and forms, both in the physical and theoretical realms. Over time, 'orbicular' found its way into botanical and zoological descriptions, providing a precise terminology for rounded structures and features in nature. It continues to be relevant in modern scientific and artistic discussions, embodying the simplicity and beauty of circular forms.