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non-spherical

non--spher·i·cal
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te sfer-i-kuh l, sfeer-]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈsfɛr ɪ kəl, ˈsfɪər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te sfer-i-kuh l, sfeer-]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈsfɛr ɪ kəl, ˈsfɪər-/

Definitions of non-spherical word

  • adjective non-spherical having the form of a sphere; globular. 1
  • adjective non-spherical formed in or on a sphere, as a figure. 1
  • adjective non-spherical of or relating to a sphere or spheres. 1
  • adjective non-spherical pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells. 1
  • adjective non-spherical pertaining to the heavenly bodies regarded astrologically as exerting influence on humankind and events. 1
See all 5 definitions of non-spherical

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Origin of non-spherical

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Late Latin sphēric(us) (see spherics1) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Non-spherical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-spherical

non-spherical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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