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spherically-arranged

|spher-i-cal-ly-ar-ranged|

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/ˈsfɪrɪkli əˈreɪndʒd/

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/ˈsfɛrɪkli əˈreɪndʒd/

organized in a spherical manner

Etymology
Etymology Information

'spherically-arranged' originates from the combination of 'spherical' and 'arranged'. 'Spherical' comes from the Latin word 'sphaericus', meaning 'round', and 'arranged' is derived from the Old French 'arranger', meaning 'to set in order'.

Historical Evolution

'Sphaericus' transformed into the Middle English 'spherik', and 'arranger' evolved into the modern English 'arrange', eventually forming the compound adjective 'spherically-arranged'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'spherical' meant 'round or globe-like', and 'arranged' meant 'set in order'. The combined term 'spherically-arranged' specifically refers to the organization in a spherical manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

organized or positioned in a spherical manner.

The molecules in the compound are spherically-arranged, allowing for unique properties.

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Last updated: 2025/04/18 12:18