Ensphered

/ɪnˈsfɪrd/ adjective

Definition

Enclosed, formed, or arranged in the shape of a sphere; surrounded in a spherical pattern.

Etymology

Past participle of 'ensphere' used as adjective. The '-ed' suffix marks completion of the spherical formation.

Kelly Says

Medieval astronomers believed the stars were set in 'ensphered' crystal spheres rotating around the Earth—this word literally encodes humanity's ancient models of the universe before we understood planetary motion.

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