Sphericity
/ˌsfɛrɪˈsɪti/noun
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Did you know?Its deepest root is tied to the idea of a ball or globe, and in ancient Greek thought the sphere was the most perfect form—so this word carries a built-in philosophy of cosmic perfection.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
sphaira
“a ball, globe, or sphere”
Late Latin
Latin
sphaera
“a sphere or globe”
Middle English
English
sfericite
“the state or quality of being spherical”
16th Century
English
sphericity
“roundness or the condition of being spherical”
Modern English
English
sphericity
“the quality or state of being spherical”