globoid

glo·boid

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gloh-boid]
- /ˈgloʊ bɔɪd/
- /ɡlˈɒbɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloh-boid]
- /ˈgloʊ bɔɪd/

Definitions of globoid word

adjective globoid approximately globular. 1
noun globoid a globoid figure or body. 1
noun globoid (mathematics) A spherical representation or projection of a sphere or ellipsoid. 1
adjective globoid shaped approximately like a globe 0
noun globoid a globoid body, such as any of those occurring in certain plant granules 0
adjective globoid shaped somewhat like a globe or ball 0

See all 7 definitions of globoid

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Origin of globoid

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; globe + -oid

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Parts of speech for Globoid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Globoid

globoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

globoid usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for globoid

adj globoid

annular — ring-shaped; of or forming a ring
arced — Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
arched — An arched roof, window, or doorway is curved at the top.
arciform — shaped like an arch
bent — Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.

adjective globoid

round — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
curled — in a curved or spiral shape or position
elliptical — (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand.

noun globoid

ball — A ball is a round object that is used in games such as tennis, baseball, football, basketball, and cricket.
apple — An apple is a round fruit with smooth green, yellow, or red skin and firm white flesh.
spheroid — a solid geometrical figure similar in shape to a sphere, as an ellipsoid.

All 29 Synonyms of globoid