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Meaning of orbicular in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔrˈbɪkjələr/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    orbicular

    Definitions

    1. circular or nearly circular

    Synonyms

    • simple
    • unsubdivided
    • round
    • circular
  2. 2. having the shape of a sphere or ball

    Examples

    • « a spherical object »
    • « nearly orbicular in shape »
    • « little globular houses like mud-wasp nests- Zane Grey »

    Synonyms

    • round
    • circular

Browse dictionary

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