semicircular
ˌsɛmɪˈsɜːkjʊlə
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Definition of semicircular - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

mathematicsTECH.having the shape of half a circleTECH.
  • The table had a semicircular edge.
  • The semicircular archway was a marvel of architecture.
  • They sat on a semicircular bench in the park.
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Expressions with semicircular

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round opening curve forming a half circle, traced from one point
The doorway uses a semicircular arch typical of Roman buildings.
ear tube loops detecting head rotation
Each semicircular canal senses different head movements.

Origin of semicircular

Latin, semi (half) + circularis (circle)

Terms with semicircular included in their meaning

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furniture
small armchair with a semicircular back and soft covering
architecture
semicircular recess in a church with the altar
architecture
semicircular arrangement or structure
politics
semicircular assembly area in a legislative body
martial arts
kick in martial arts using a semicircular motion
architecture
small molding with semicircular cross section
architecture
narrow molding with semicircular section
ancient theater
semicircular space in ancient Greek theaters

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  1. French:semi-circulaire, ...
  2. German:halbkreisförmig, ...
  3. Italian:semicircolare, ...
  4. Spanish:semicircular, ...
  5. Portuguese:semicircular, ...
  6. Chinese:半圆形的, ...
  7. Japanese:半円形の, ...
  8. Arabic:نِصْف دَائِرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲצִי עִגּוּלִי, ...
  10. Russian:полукруглый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:півкруглий, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्धवृत्ताकार, ...
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