Something spherical is like a sphere in being round, or more or less round, in three dimensions. Apples and oranges are both spherical, for example, even though they're never perfectly round.

SPHERICAL definition: having the form of a sphere; globular. See examples of spherical used in a sentence.

It is assumed that the spherical shape of the shell remains unchanged, excluding its bottom segment.

Jan 20, 2026 · Adjective spherical (comparative more spherical, superlative most spherical) (geometry) Shaped as a sphere; being a sphere.

Spherical definition: Of or relating to a sphere.

Definition of spherical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word spherical, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The gravitational potential around a spherical mass will have the shape of a bowl, with the minimum at its centre.

completely round, like a ball.

spherical / ˈ sfirɪkəl/ / ˈ sfɛrɪkəl/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of SPHERICAL : having the shape of a sphere : round a spherical object