Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sphere
Noun
/sfɪr/
Definition
A round three-dimensional object where every point on its surface is equidistant from its center.
Examples
- The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but rather an oblate spheroid.
- In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a sphere.
Meaning
The term ‘sphere’ commonly refers to a perfectly round geometrical shape, like a ball, in mathematics and geometry. It can also refer to a particular domain of activity or influence.
Synonyms
- Globe
- Ball
- Orb
