Semicírculo (en. Semicircle)
/semiˈsi𝓇kulo/
Meaning & Definition
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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.