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单词 orbicular
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Definition of orbicular in English:

orbicular

adjective ɔːˈbɪkjʊləɔrˈbɪkjələr
technical
  • 1Having the shape of a flat ring or disc.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Apart from these clearly definable shapes, the orbicular elements were generally amorphous.
    • The petals are broadly ovate to orbicular, and 6-7 mm wide and long.
  • 2Having a spherical or rounded shape.

    Synonyms
    round, bulbous, spherical
    1. 2.1Geology (of a rock) containing spheroidal igneous inclusions.

Derivatives

  • orbicularity

  • noun ɔːbɪkjʊˈlarɪti
    technical
  • orbicularly

  • adverb
    technical

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin orbicularis, from Latin orbiculus, diminutive of orbis 'ring'.

 
 

Definition of orbicular in US English:

orbicular

adjectiveɔrˈbɪkjələrôrˈbikyələr
technical
  • 1Having the shape of a flat ring or disk.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Apart from these clearly definable shapes, the orbicular elements were generally amorphous.
    • The petals are broadly ovate to orbicular, and 6-7 mm wide and long.
  • 2Having a rounded convex or globular shape.

    Synonyms
    round, bulbous, spherical
    1. 2.1Geology (of a rock) containing spheroidal igneous inclusions.

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin orbicularis, from Latin orbiculus, diminutive of orbis ‘ring’.

 
 
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