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globularly-arranged

|glo-bu-lar-ly-ar-ranged|

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/ˈɡloʊbjʊlərli əˈreɪndʒd/

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/ˈɡləʊbjʊləli əˈreɪndʒd/

spherically organized

Etymology
Etymology Information

'globularly-arranged' originates from the word 'globular,' which comes from Latin 'globulus,' a diminutive of 'globus,' meaning 'sphere.' The suffix '-ly' indicates an adverbial form, and 'arranged' is derived from Old French 'arranger,' meaning 'to set in order.'

Historical Evolution

'globular' evolved from the Latin 'globulus' to Middle English 'globular,' and 'arranged' from Old French 'arranger' to Middle English 'arrangen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'globular' meant 'spherical,' and 'arranged' meant 'set in order.' Together, they describe something organized in a spherical manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

organized or structured in a spherical or rounded manner.

The cells were globularly-arranged under the microscope.

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Last updated: 2025/04/22 08:10