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What does spherical mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word spherical? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (geometry) Shaped like a sphere.
  2. (geometry) (no comparative or superlative) Of, or pertaining to, spheres.
  3. (mathematics) Of a coordinate system, specifying the location of a point in a plane by using a radius and two angles.
  4. (astrology) Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.
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Typical aberrations that can impact imaging performance include astigmatism, chromatic aberration, and spherical aberration.
In our present paper, we added a spherical nanoparticle interacting attractively with the hydrophilic segments of amphiphilic molecules.
He also considered curves of double curvature on the sphere and the quadrature of parts of a spherical surface.
Just beneath the surface of receptacles are spherical cavities called conceptacles where gametes are produced.
To eliminate the residual aberration in the spherical lens, we need to increase the refractive index of the glass.
A single very small spherical shell is characterized by a lumpy to ragged surface and numerous short spines.

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