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    Semicírculo (en. Semicircle)

    /semiˈsi𝓇kulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A geometric figure that represents half of a circle.
    The semicircle is used in many architectural designs.
    El semicírculo se utiliza en muchos diseños arquitectónicos.
    A set of points that form half of a circle.
    Draw a semicircle to create the shape of the arch.
    Dibuja un semicírculo para crear la forma del arco.
    A section of a circle that includes its diameter.
    The semicircle has a radius and a diameter that define it.
    El semicírculo tiene un radio y un diámetro que lo delimitan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'semicirculus', which in turn comes from 'semi' (half) and 'circulus' (circle).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perfect semicircle
    A semicircle whose edge is an exact semicircumference.
    semicírculo perfecto
    to draw a semicircle
    It traces a figure that represents half of a circle.
    dibujar un semicírculo
    semicircle shape
    It refers to the configuration or design that follows the shape of half a circle.
    forma de semicírculo

    Related Words

    circle
    A closed geometric figure where all points are at the same distance from the center.
    círculo
    circumference
    Curved line that defines a circle.
    circunferencia
    radius
    Distance from the center of a circle to any point on its edge.
    radio

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in mathematics to refer to a circular shape.
    When I see a design, I always look for the semicircle to balance the composition.
    Cuando veo un diseño, siempre busco el semicírculo para balancear la composición.
    Referring to a part of something that is incomplete or not closed.
    His ideas are like a semicircle, they lack the proper closure.
    Sus ideas son como un semicírculo, les falta el cierre adecuado.