Sphere: meaning, definitions and examples

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sphere

 

[ sfษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shape

A sphere is a three-dimensional round geometric shape. It is perfectly symmetrical in all directions, with all points equidistant from the center.

Synonyms

ball, globe, orb

Examples of usage

  • The Earth is approximately a sphere.
  • The crystal ball was a perfect sphere.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

In astronomy, a sphere refers to the sky or celestial dome. It is an imaginary sphere of infinite radius centered on the observer, used to represent the apparent positions of celestial objects.

Synonyms

celestial sphere, heavens

Examples of usage

  • The stars are located on the celestial sphere.
  • The celestial sphere helps astronomers map out the night sky.
Context #3 | Noun

field

In a specific field, a sphere can refer to a particular area of knowledge, activity, or interest.

Synonyms

area, domain, realm

Examples of usage

  • She is an expert in the sphere of finance.
  • The conference will focus on various spheres of technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "sphere" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kugel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sfera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ƒ (ใŸใพ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sphรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esfera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sfรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sfรฉra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒ (qiรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sfera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sfera

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esfera

Etymology

The word 'sphere' originated from the Latin word 'sphaera' and the Greek word 'sphaira,' both meaning 'ball' or 'globe.' The concept of a sphere has been studied and utilized in mathematics, geometry, astronomy, and various fields of science for centuries. Ancient civilizations recognized the spherical shape of celestial bodies and used spheres to represent perfection and symmetry. Today, the term 'sphere' continues to be fundamental in describing round shapes, celestial mapping, and specialized areas of expertise.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,486, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.