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Spheroidal: meaning, definitions and examples

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spheroidal

 

[ sfiˈrɔɪdəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape description

Spheroidal refers to an object that has the shape of a sphere or is nearly spherical in form. It describes items that exhibit roundness or a ball-like shape, often with uniform curvature. This term is commonly used in various fields, including geometry, physics, and biology, to describe the contours of objects or organisms that resemble a sphere. The characteristic spheroidal shape is significant in studies involving symmetry and structural stability.

Synonyms

globular, orbicular, round, spherical

Examples of usage

  • A spheroidal water droplet
  • Spheroidal bacteria under a microscope
  • The planet's spheroidal shape
  • The spheroidal shape enhances aerodynamic efficiency

Translations

Translations of the word "spheroidal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esférico

🇮🇳 गोलाकार

🇩🇪 kugelförmig

🇮🇩 sferoidal

🇺🇦 сферичний

🇵🇱 sferoidalny

🇯🇵 球状の

🇫🇷 sphéroïdal

🇪🇸 esferoidal

🇹🇷 sferoidal

🇰🇷 구형의

🇸🇦 كروي

🇨🇿 sférický

🇸🇰 sférický

🇨🇳 球形的

🇸🇮 sferičen

🇮🇸 sferískur

🇰🇿 шар тәрізді

🇬🇪 სფეროიდული

🇦🇿 sferoidal

🇲🇽 esferoidal

Etymology

The word 'spheroidal' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'sphaira' (σφαῖρα), which means 'sphere' or 'globe'. This root was absorbed into Latin as 'sphaera', retaining the meaning of roundness and three-dimensionality. The suffix '-oid' comes from the Greek 'eidos' (εἶδος), meaning 'form' or 'shape'. Essentially, 'spheroidal' combines these elements to describe something that possesses the form of a sphere. The term gained traction in scientific and mathematical discussions, particularly in geometry during the Renaissance when the understanding of shapes and their properties advanced. Over time, the term was adopted into English, reflecting the growing emphasis on precise terminology in scientific disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,929, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.