semisphere

sem·i·spher·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee-sfeer-ik or sem-ee-sfeer-i-kuh l; -sfer-, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈsfɪər ɪk or ˌsɛm iˈsfɪər ɪ kəl; -ˈsfɛr-, ˌsɛm aɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee-sfeer-ik or sem-ee-sfeer-i-kuh l; -sfer-, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈsfɪər ɪk or ˌsɛm iˈsfɪər ɪ kəl; -ˈsfɛr-, ˌsɛm aɪ-/

Definition of semisphere word

adjective semisphere shaped like half a sphere; hemispheric. 1

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Origin of semisphere

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; semi- + spheric

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Parts of speech for Semisphere

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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semisphere 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 51% 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.

semisphere usage trend in Literature

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