globular
/'glɔbjulə/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the shape of a sphere or ball: "Globular" describes something that is spherical or ball-shaped.
- Composed of or resembling small globes or spheres: It can also describe something made up of or similar to small, rounded masses.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The scientist observed the globular structure of the protein under the microscope.
- The artist created a beautiful sculpture with a smooth, globular form.
- The plant produces clusters of small, globular fruits.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific contexts: Often used in biology, chemistry, and astronomy to describe spherical shapes.
- Globular clusters are dense groups of ancient stars found in a galaxy's halo.
- In descriptive writing: Used to evoke a specific, rounded visual image.
- The dewdrops hung from the leaves in perfect globular pearls.
Variants and Related Words
- Globule (noun): A small spherical particle, drop, or blob.
- A globule of mercury rolled across the table.
- Globosity (noun): The quality or state of being globular.
- Spheroidal (adjective): Nearly spherical; shaped like a sphere.
Synonyms
- Spherical: Having the form of a sphere.
- Orbicular: Circular or spherical in shape.
- Round: Shaped like a circle or sphere.
Antonyms
- Angular: Having sharp corners or edges.
- Flat: Smooth and even; without curves or bumps.
- Linear: Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Globular protein: A protein whose molecules are folded into a compact, roughly spherical shape.
- Globular cluster: A spherical collection of stars that orbits a galactic core.
Adjective
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having the shape of a sphere or ball
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a spherical object
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nearly orbicular in shape
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little globular houses like mud-wasp nests- Zane Grey
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