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- [sem-i-sur-kuh l]
- /ˈsɛm ɪˌsɜr kəl/
- /sem.iˈsɜː.kju.lər/
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- [sem-i-sur-kuh l]
- /ˈsɛm ɪˌsɜr kəl/
Definitions of semicircular word
- noun semicircular Also called semicircumference [sem-ee-ser-kuhm-fer-uh ns, -fruh ns, sem-ahy-] /ˌsɛm i sərˈkʌm fər əns, -frəns, ˌsɛm aɪ-/ (Show IPA). half of a circle; the arc from one end of a diameter to the other. 1
- noun semicircular anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle. 1
- adjective semicircular shaped like a half circle 1
- adjective semicircular Something that is semicircular has the shape of half a circle. 0
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Origin of semicircular
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word sēmicirculus, dating back to 1520-30. See semi-, circle
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Parts of speech for Semicircular
noun
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preposition
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semicircular popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
semicircular usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for semicircular
adj semicircular
- crescent — A crescent is a curved shape that is wider in the middle than at its ends, like the shape of the moon during its first and last quarters. It is the most important symbol of the Islamic faith.
- crescentic — a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends.
- falcate — curved like a scythe or sickle; hooked; falciform.
adjective semicircular
- arched — An arched roof, window, or doorway is curved at the top.
- hemispherical — having the form of a hemisphere.
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