quasi-spherical

qua·si-spher·i·cal

Q q

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee sfer-i-kuh l, sfeer-]
- /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˈsfɛr ɪ kəl, ˈsfɪər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee sfer-i-kuh l, sfeer-]
- /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˈsfɛr ɪ kəl, ˈsfɪər-/

Definitions of quasi-spherical word

adjective quasi-spherical having the form of a sphere; globular. 1
adjective quasi-spherical formed in or on a sphere, as a figure. 1
adjective quasi-spherical of or relating to a sphere or spheres. 1
adjective quasi-spherical pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells. 1
adjective quasi-spherical pertaining to the heavenly bodies regarded astrologically as exerting influence on humankind and events. 1

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

1515-25; < Late Latin sphēric(us) (see spherics1) + -al1

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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