hemispherical

[ hem-i-sfer-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. having the form of a hemisphere.
2. hemispheric ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• hemi·spheri·cal·ly adverb
• subhem·i·spheri·cal adjective
• subhem·i·spheri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemispherical¹

First recorded in 1615–25; hemi- + spherical

Example Sentences

He has also designed an artificial spring in the shape of an ice stupa - a hemispherical structure common in Buddhist cultures - that stores downstream water for use during late spring when farmers need water.

From BBC

The ensemble was excited by a linearly polarized green laser with a wavelength of 532 nanometers, and a high refractive index hemispherical lens was used to enhance the collection efficiency of the laser-induced fluorescence.

From Science Daily

The site’s landmark “Buddhist stupa” — a large hemispherical structure associated with worship, meditation and burial — remains intact, Abbasi said.

From Seattle Times

That had 27 telescopes, each 7 centimeters across, looking outward from the surface of a hemispherical dome.

From Science Magazine

The blast — the third-largest non-nuclear explosion in history — pushed out a fireball miles into the air, followed by a hemispherical shock wave that raced inland for six miles at supersonic speed.

From Los Angeles Times