sphericity

[ sfi-ris-i-tee ]

/ sfɪˈrɪs ɪ ti /

a spherical state or form.

Origin of sphericity

1615–25; < New Latin sphēricitās, equivalent to Late Latin sphēric(us) (see spherics¹) + -itās- -ity

The sphericity of the cloud-particles may be immediately inferred from their deportment under the luminous beams.

Hours of Exercise in the Alps |John Tyndall
This is different from teaching him its sphericity as a fact.

How We Think |John Dewey
In his first book he refutes the opinion of the sphericity of the earth, which he regarded as a heresy.

Astronomical Myths |John F. Blake
There seems no reason to doubt, however, that Parmenides actually held the doctrine of the earth's sphericity.

A History of Science, Volume 1(of 5) |Henry Smith Williams

But its shape (sphericity) did not altogether satisfy me, moreover certain cracks could be seen.

Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Vol I |Edward Luther Stevenson

sphericity

/ (sfɪˈrɪsɪtɪ) /

the state or form of being spherical