Hemispherical

usgb/ˌhemɪˈsfɪrɪkl/
adjective

Having the shape or form of half a sphere.

The planetarium has a hemispherical screen.
Visual representation of "hemispherical" - Having the shape or form of half a sphere.

Often appears as...

  • hemispherical dome
  • hemispherical lens

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Academic,Technical

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Visual representation of "hemispherical"
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Physical Objects

Often used to describe real-world objects that are round but flat like a bowl.

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The hemispherical bowl was perfect for serving soup.
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Visualize Shape

Imagine cutting a sphere in half to fully grasp 'hemispherical'.

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The lampshade had a hemispherical design, resembling a halved globe.
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Math & Geography

Used in academic fields to describe precise shapes or the Earth's halves.

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We calculated the volume of the hemispherical tank in our math class.
Visual representation of the word "Hemispherical"

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