Globular

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɑbjələr/

Definitions of globular

adjective describing something as spherical or rounded in shape

Example Sentences

A1 The globular shape of the balloon made it easy to hold.

A2 I found a globular rock on the beach that fit perfectly in my hand.

B1 The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars in the night sky.

B2 The artist created a beautiful painting of a globular vase.

C1 The globular protein structure was analyzed in great detail by the research team.

C2 The globular shape of the molecule was crucial in determining its function in the body.

Examples of globular in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the globular cluster through the telescope.

informal I saw a bunch of those globular things in the sky last night.

slang Check out the cool globular shape of that crystal!

figurative Her globular personality filled the room with warmth and charm.

Grammatical Forms of globular

• past tense: globulated
• plural: globulars
• comparative: more globular
• superlative: most globular
• present tense: globulates
• future tense: will globulate
• perfect tense: has globulated
• continuous tense: is globulating
• singular: globular
• positive degree: globular
• infinitive: to globulate
• gerund: globulating
• participle: globulated

Origin and Evolution of globular

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'globular' originated from the Latin word 'globulus', which means small ball.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'globular' has retained its original meaning of spherical or ball-shaped, but it is now also used more broadly to describe anything that is shaped like a sphere or globe.