spheric

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English

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Etymology

From sphere +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

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.
    • (Can we date this quote by Elizabeth Browning and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      Though the stars were suns, and overburned / Their spheric limitations.

Derived terms

Noun

spheric (plural spherics)

  1. Alternative form of sferic

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