semicircular

/'semi'sə:kjulə/

Thân thiện

The children sat in a semicircular arrangement on the rug.

Definition

Adjective: Having the shape of a half circle; curved like an arc that is exactly half of a full circle.

Usage

The adjective "semicircular" is used to describe any object, structure, or path that forms or resembles a half circle. It is commonly used in geometry, architecture, and anatomy.

Examples

• The ancient theater had semicircular seating that faced the stage.
• The driveway was arranged in a semicircular pattern in front of the house.
• The semicircular canals in your inner ear are crucial for balance.

Advanced Usage

• "Semicircular arch": An arch whose inner curve is a perfect half circle, common in Roman and Romanesque architecture.
• "Semicircular motion": Movement along a path that traces a half circle.

Variants and Related Words

• Semicircle (noun): A half of a circle, or an object/arrangement with that shape.
  • The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
• Semicircularly (adverb): In a semicircular manner or shape.
  • The benches were arranged semicircularly.

Synonyms

• Crescent-shaped: Shaped like a crescent moon (a thinner, pointed arc).
• Arced: Forming a simple curve, not necessarily a perfect half circle.
• Curvilinear: Consisting of or bounded by curved lines.

Antonyms

• Rectilinear: Consisting of or moving in a straight line.
• Angular: Having sharp angles or corners.
• Linear: Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. curved into a half circle