Spheroidal: meaning, definitions and examples
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spheroidal
[ sfiˈrɔɪdəl ]
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
Word origin
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.
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