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Understanding the difference: "rounded" vs. "spherical"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 04:52
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Rounded and spherical. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both denote curved shapes.

What is different?

Rounded implies smooth edges without sharp angles; spherical means perfectly round in three dimensions like a ball.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for rounded) and spherical

Examples of usage

Rounded
  • The table has rounded edges for safety.
  • She preferred the rounded design of the vase.
Spherical
  • The Earth is an oblate spheroid but closely spherical.
  • He admired the spherical ornament on the tree.

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