semisphere

/sɛmɪˈsfɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

Either half of a sphere, especially a hemispherical solid or surface.

“The artist sculpted a semisphere to create a unique piece of art.”

2. noun

Either half of a sphere, especially in spherical coordinates.

“The mathematician used semispheres to calculate the volume of a sphere.”

Synonyms

  • half-sphere
  • hemisphere

Antonyms

  • full sphere