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Spherical

usgb/ˈsfɪrɪkl/Volume
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Not Perfectly RoundPlay
Though 'spherical' suggests a perfect sphere, objects described as such may not be flawless. SlideDespite being called a spherical bubble, slight irregularities can still be seen.
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Volume ImplicationPlay
Describing something as spherical often implies it has volume, not just a circular outline. SlideA basketball is a spherical object, not a flat circle.
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General LikenessPlay
Spherical can mean generally round without being a mathematically precise sphere. SlideWe often call a round cake a spherical dessert.