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Meaning of sphere of knowledge

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sphere

Pronunciation:/sfɪə//sfɪɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A regular three-dimensional object in which every cross-section is a circle; the figure described by the revolution of a circle about its diameter .

  2. A spherical physical object; a globe or ball.

  3. The apparent outer limit of space; the edge of the heavens, imagined as a hollow globe within which celestial bodies appear to be embedded.

  4. Any of the concentric hollow transparent globes formerly believed to rotate around the Earth, and which carried the heavenly bodies; there were originally believed to be eight, and later nine and ten; friction between them was thought to cause a harmonious sound (the music of the spheres).

verb

Definitions

  1. To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to ensphere.

  2. To make round or spherical; to perfect.