Definition

An object that is shaped like a sphere but is not perfectly round, often resembling an ellipsoid.

Example

The planet Earth is often described as a spheroid due to its slightly flattened shape at the poles.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a spheroid in a science class?

Yeah, we learned about them when studying planets and their shapes.

Right! I think it's fascinating how many objects are actually spheroid instead of perfectly round.

Absolutely! It makes you look at the world in a whole new way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spheroid → It is formed from "sphaira" (meaning sphere) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or having the shape of). The word "spheroid" refers to something that resembles a sphere or has a spherical shape.

Memory Tip

Think of a shape that is 'like a sphere' — 'sphaira' means sphere, and '-oid' means resembling. This helps you remember that a spheroid is something that looks like a sphere.

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