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spherical geometry
noun
- the branch of geometry that deals with figures on spherical surfaces.
spherical geometry
noun
- the branch of geometry concerned with the properties of figures formed on the surface of a sphere
spherical geometry
- The geometry of circles, angles, and figures on the surface of a sphere.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spherical geometry1
First recorded in 1720–30
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Example Sentences
Well, Riemann's geometry is spherical geometry extended to three dimensions.
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The geometry of these surfaces reduces itself therefore to the spherical geometry, which is that of Riemann.
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If we call the disc-shadows rigid figures, then spherical geometry holds good on the plane E with respect to these rigid figures.
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They founded and largely constructed both plane and spherical geometry on the lines which best suit our practical intelligence.
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Indeed, it is very easily calculated by means of spherical geometry, what a great extent of the earth's area I beheld.
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