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Definition of hemispherical

hemispherical

/ˌhɛm.əˈsfɪr.ɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:hemispherically
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hemispherical Lexical Profile

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1

Shaped like a hemisphere; having the form of half a sphere.

Example

"The observatory's hemispherical dome opened slowly to reveal the night sky."

2

Relating to or involving a hemisphere of the Earth or the brain.

Example

"Meteorologists analyzed hemispherical wind patterns to forecast the upcoming winter season."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for hemispherical

• Nearby Words

hemichordate
hemisphere
hemispheric
hemispherical
hemline
hemlock
hemmed in hollow

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'hemisphere' (from Ancient Greek 'hēmisphairion', combining 'hēmi-' meaning 'half' and 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere') plus the adjectival suffix '-ical'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hemispherical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hemispherical
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