globoid

noun, adj — 2 senses

globoid

noun

Etymology From globe + -oid.

1

Mathematics, Sciences A spherical representation or projection of a sphere or ellipsoid.

  • A globoid is always round.
  • Pictures of planets and moons are usually presented as globoids.
Synonyms
globe

globoid

adj

Etymology From globe + -oid.

1

Mathematics, Sciences Of, or pertaining to, a globe

  • It's presented in globoid form.
Related terms
globoidal

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