spheric

spheric

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Etymology

Etymology tree
Ancient Greek σφαῖρᾰ (sphaîră)bor.
Latin sphaera
Late Latin sphērader.
Old French spherebor.
Middle English spere
English sphere
Proto-Indo-European *-kos
Proto-Indo-European *-ikos
Proto-Italic *-ikos
Latin -icuslbor.
Old French -iquebor.
Middle English -ik
English -ic
English spheric

    From sphere + -ic.

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -ɛɹɪk

    Adjective

    spheric (comparative more spheric, superlative most spheric)

    1. Spherical.
    2. Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.

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    Noun

    spheric (plural spherics)

    1. Alternative form of sferic.

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