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semi circular

noun

1.

Also called sem·i·cir·cum·fer·ence

[sem-ee-ser-kuhm-fer-uh

ns, -fruh] . half of a circle; the arc from one end of a diameter to the other.

2.

anything having or arranged in the form of a half of a circle.

Origin:
1520–30; < Latin sēmicirculus. See semi-, circle

Related forms

sem·i·cir·cu·lar

[sem-i-sur-kyuh-ler] , adjective

sem·i·cir·cu·lar·ly, adverb

sem·i·cir·cu·lar·ness, noun

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semicircle (ˈsɛmɪˌsɜːk^əl)

—n
1.	a. one half of a circle
	b. half the circumference of a circle
2.	anything having the shape or form of half a circle

semicircular

—*adj*

semi'circularly

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

semicircle

1520s, from semi- + circle. Semicircular is attested from early 15c.

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