hemisphere — half of a sphere, especially half of the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: half of a sphere, especially half of the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈheməsfɪr/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's the ruler of the entire hemisphere when it sits on my globe.
- Scientists study climate differences between hemispheres.
- When it's winter in one hemisphere, it's summer in the other.
hemisphere
NOUN[/ˈheməsfɪr/]
half of a sphere, especially half of the earth
half of a sphere, especially half of the earth
Through the atmosphere so clear, behold our hemisphere!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek, combining 'hemi' (half) and 'sphere' (globe or ball). It literally denotes one half of a sphere or globe, particularly used to describe the two halves of the Earth divided by the equator or a meridian.
Breakdown
hemi- (Greek: half) + sphere (Greek sphaira: globe, orb). The prefix 'hemi-' indicates division into two equal parts, while 'sphere' refers to a three-dimensional round object.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's the ruler of the entire hemisphere when it sits on my globe.”
“Scientists study climate differences between hemispheres.”
“When it's winter in one hemisphere, it's summer in the other.”
“My right brain hemisphere is probably still sleeping during math class.”
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