semi-sphere

sem·i-sphere

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy sfeer]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ sfɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy sfeer]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ sfɪər/

Definition of semi-sphere word

adjective semi-sphere shaped like half a sphere; hemispheric. 1

Just one definition for semi-sphere

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Origin of semi-sphere

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; semi- + spheric

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Parts of speech for Semi-sphere

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Semi-sphere

semi-sphere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.