dome-shaped
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the shape of a dome: Describes an object or structure whose form is rounded and curved like a dome, a hemispherical or semi-elliptical roof.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The observatory had a large, dome-shaped roof to house the telescope.
- The hill rose in a gentle, dome-shaped curve against the skyline.
- The building's dome-shaped architecture was inspired by ancient Roman designs.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Context: Often used to describe geological formations, architectural features, or biological structures.
- The radar detected a dome-shaped uplift in the Earth's crust.
- The fungus had a distinctive dome-shaped cap.
Variants and Related Words
- Dome (n): A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, or a thing shaped like such a vault.
- The cathedral's dome is a masterpiece of engineering.
- Domed (adj): Having a dome or domes.
- The city is famous for its domed mosques.
Synonyms
- Rounded: Having a smooth, curved surface.
- Vaulted: Arched like a vault or dome.
- Hemispherical: Having the shape of a hemisphere (half of a sphere).
Antonyms
- Flat: Having a level surface; not curved.
- Angular: Having sharp corners or edges.
Related Phrases
- Dome-like: Similar to a dome in shape (often used interchangeably with "dome-shaped").
- The shelter was constructed with a dome-like frame.
Adjective
- having the shape of a dome