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Definition of globular

globular

/ˈɡlɑːbjələr/
glob · u · lar
Adverb:globularly
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1

Shaped like a globe or sphere; round.

Example

"The ancient potter crafted a globular clay vessel with a narrow neck for storing olive oil."

2

Composed of or containing tiny globules or compact spherical structures, especially regarding folded protein molecules.

Example

"Hemoglobin is a vital globular protein responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the bloodstream."

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• Rhymes for globular

• Nearby Words

globetrot
globetrotter
globetrotting
globular
globularia
globule
glockenspiel

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the Latin word 'globulus' (meaning 'little globe', the diminutive of 'globus' meaning 'sphere') combined with the suffix '-ar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globular
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