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Definition of Spherical geometry
1. Noun. (mathematics) the geometry of figures on the surface of a sphere.
Definition of Spherical geometry
1. Noun. (geometry) The non-Euclidean geometry on the surface of a sphere. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spherical Geometry
Literary usage of Spherical geometry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings and Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada: Déliberations by Royal Society of Canada (1908)
"I. In analytical spherical geometry several systems of axes present themselves.
The first to be considered is that analogous to the Cartesian in plane ..."
2. Geometry of Riemannian Spaces by Elie Cartan (1983)
"I. TWO DIMENSIONAL spherical geometry 118. Let us consider a sphere of radius R
in ordinary space. Every point of the sphere could be defined analytically ..."
3. Solid Geometry by William Betz, Harrison Emmett Webb (1916)
"Some terms and figures employed in plane geometry have no corresponding terms
and figures in spherical geometry, and vice versa (§ 838). ..."
4. Elements of Geometry and Trigonometry from the Works of A.M. Legendre by Charles Davies, Adrien Marie Legendre, John Howard Van Amringe (1885)
"spherical geometry. DEFINITIONS. 1. A Spherical Angle is the amount of divergence
of the arcs of two great circles of a sphere meeting at a point. ..."
5. Spherical Trigonometry, for the Use of Colleges and Schools by Isaac Todhunter (1871)
"spherical geometry. 24. The relations between the sides and angles of a Spherical
Triangle, which are investigated in treatises on Spherical Trigonometry, ..."
6. Spherical Trigonometry, for the Use of Colleges and Schools: With Numerous by Isaac Todhunter (1878)
"spherical geometry. 24. The relations between the sides and angles of a Spherical
Triangle, which are investigated in treatises on Spherical Trigonometry, ..."
7. Elements of Geometry and Trigonometry: From the Works of A. M. Legendre by Adrien Marie Legendre (1863)
"spherical geometry. DEFINITIONS. 1 A SPHERICAL ANGLE is an angle included between
the arcs of two great circles of a sphere meeting at a point. ..."
8. Elements of Geometry and Trigonometry: From the Works of A.M. Legendre by Adrien Marie Legendre, Charles Davies (1874)
"spherical geometry DEFINITIONS. 1. A SPHERICAL ANGLE is an angle included between
the arcs of two great circles of a sphere meeting at a point. ..."
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