full-spherical
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/fʊl ˈsfɛrɪkəl/
complete sphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'full-spherical' originates from the combination of 'full' and 'spherical', where 'full' means 'complete' and 'spherical' means 'having the shape of a sphere'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'spherical' comes from the Latin word 'sphaericus', which was derived from the Greek word 'sphaira', meaning 'globe' or 'ball'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'spherical' referred to anything round or ball-like, and 'full' was added to emphasize completeness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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