esférico
1. having the shape of a sphere; round like a ball
The Earth is approximately spherical in shape.
A Terra tem uma forma aproximadamente esférica.
2. relating to or involving a sphere or spheres
Spherical coordinates are used in advanced mathematics.
As coordenadas esféricas são usadas em matemática avançada.
3. of or relating to the heavens or celestial bodies
The spherical heavens were studied by ancient astronomers.
Os céus esféricos eram estudados pelos astrônomos antigos.
The term 'spherical' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and mathematical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to fields such as astronomy, physics, and mathematics. In Brazil, understanding spherical concepts is part of standard geometric education. The word is gender-neutral in usage but agrees with the noun it modifies in Portuguese (e.g., 'forma esférica' for feminine noun).
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