hemicycle

Meanings

• Noun

  A semicircle or half a circle.

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Variants

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hemicycle , hemicycles

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Etymology

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From Greek hemi- ('half') and kyklos ('circle').

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Trivia

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1. A hemicycle is not a complete circle but rather half of it.

2. The Colosseum in Rome is an example of an ancient hemicycle structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Semicircle: A semicircle is a half-circle, having a central angle of 180 degrees.

2. Circle: A circle is a round geometric figure with all points in a plane equidistant from a center point.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek architecture, a hemicycle was a semi-circular building or structure, often used for theaters or temples. In modern times, the term is used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and engineering.

How to Memorize "hemicycle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine drawing a half-circle or semicircle to remember the meaning of hemicycle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hemicycle' with the image of a half-circle or semi-circular structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Half Circle Equals Hemicycle' to remember the meaning.

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