What does the word sphere mean in Latin?

Answer 1

The English language noun 'sphere' comes from the classical (and modern) Greek word sphaira- σφαίρα.Any word in Latin using the root syllable sphaer-' for 'globe, sphere', as 'sphaeristerium for 'place for playing ball games' or 'sphaeromachia' for 'boxing with iron balls strapped to the boxers' hands', were loan-words from Greek.

Answer 2

Either "Sphera" or "Sphaera" or "Globus"

The ball used to play games (or a decorative sphere) is named "Pila".

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Answer 3

Sphere derives from the greek word σφαίρα. In theory,is a 2-dimensional object in a 3-dimensional environment. Like a ball.

Answer 4

The greek word for sphere is "σφαίρα" and it is pronounced "sfera".

Answer 5

sphere < (Greek) σφαίρα [sfera]