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semicircle Meaning & Definition

What Does Semicircle Mean?

Semicircle is used as a noun meaning Half of a circle. It is also used to mean An instrument for measuring angles.

Word Facts for Semicircle

Part of speechnoun
Synonymshemicycle
Pluralsemicircles

Semicircle Definition (Noun)

  1. Half of a circle.
  2. An instrument for measuring angles.

Synonyms of Semicircle

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Word Forms & Grammar

semicircle (plural semicircles)

semicircle (third-person singular simple present semicircles, present participle semicircling, simple past and past participle semicircled)

Words That Rhyme With Semicircle

Origin of Semicircle

From semi- + circle.

Common Questions About Semicircle

What part of speech is semicircle?

Semicircle is a noun.

What is another word for semicircle?

Words with a similar meaning to semicircle include hemicycle. See the full list of semicircle synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of semicircle?

The plural of semicircle is semicircles.

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