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globular

glob·u·lar
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [glob-yuh-ler]
    • /ˈglɒb yə lər/
    • /ˈɡlɒb.jʊ.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [glob-yuh-ler]
    • /ˈglɒb yə lər/

Definitions of globular word

  • adjective globular globe-shaped; spherical. 1
  • adjective globular composed of or having globules. 1
  • adjective globular worldwide; global. 1
  • adjective globular spherical 1
  • adjective globular A globular object is shaped like a ball. 0
  • adjective globular shaped like a globe or globule 0
See all 9 definitions of globular

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Origin of globular

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin globul(us) globule + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Globular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Globular

globular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for globular

adj globular

  • annular — ring-shaped; of or forming a ring
  • arced — Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
  • arched — An arched roof, window, or doorway is curved at the top.
  • arciform — shaped like an arch
  • bent — Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.

adjective globular

  • spherical — having the form of a sphere; globular.
  • rounded — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
  • curled — in a curved or spiral shape or position
  • elliptical — (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand.
All 28 Synonyms of globular

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