Globular describestells what something is like or explains its features something that is round like a ball or a sphere. It is a fairlyto a moderate degree; somewhat, but not extremely formalused in serious or official language, not casual conversation word, often used for shapes in nature, science, or design.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɡlɑbjələr/
Easy pronunciation: GLAH-byuh-ler (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Adjective meaning having the shape of a sphere or ball.
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Globular Meaning
round like a ball
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having the shape of a sphere or ball
Example: The plant produced small globular flowers.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- ball-shaped — Direct and natural substitute for the shape sense.
- globose — Correct for the same shape sense, but more technical or specialized.
- orbicular — Means round or circular in shape, though less common in everyday English.
- spheric — A close formal synonym, but less common than spherical.
- spherical — Very close and widely understood synonym for this shape sense.
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Globular Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- ball-shaped
- spherical
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse globular with global.
- Globular is about shape, not size or importance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does globular mean in simple English?
It means round like a ball or a sphere.
What is a good synonym for globular?
Spherical is a strong synonym, and ball-shaped is a very natural everyday alternative.
Is globular the same as global?
No. Globular describes shape, while global means worldwide or involving the whole world.
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