Globoid

Origin

From Latin globus, Old French globe + Ancient Greek εἶδος (eidos, "form, likeness").

Full definition of globoid

Noun

1. (mathematics) A spherical representation or projection of a sphere or ellipsoid.A globoid is always round.
2. Mathematical connotation of globe.Pictures of planets and moons are usually presented as globoids.

Synonyms

• globe

Adjective

1. (mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, a globeIt's presented in globoid form.

Related terms

• globoidal