English Explanatory Dictionary

-sphere

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Sphere of a certain dimensionality.
  2. Spherical object.
  3. A spherical colony of cells or organoid.
  4. A spherical field or sphere of influence.
  5. Ecosystem around a particular object.
  6. Global system or layer of the Earth or another planet.
  7. Particular realm or interest of a group of people, object, etc.; its spatial or virtual sphere of influence.

Word forms

-sphere -spheres

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek σφαῖρᾰ (sphaîră)bor. Latin sphaera Late Latin sphērader. Old French spherebor. Middle English spere English sphere English -sphere From sphere.

Related words

hemisphere circumsphere macrosphere

Derived words

chondriosphere somosphere vivosphere
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