Hemisphere

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛmɪˌsfɪr/

Definitions of hemisphere

noun a half of a sphere, especially the earth

Example Sentences

A1 The Earth is divided into two hemispheres, the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere.

A2 I learned in school that the equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.

B1 The brain is divided into two hemispheres, each responsible for different functions.

B2 The Western Hemisphere includes North and South America.

C1 Scientists study the differences in climate between the northern and southern hemispheres.

C2 The concept of hemispheres is important in understanding global weather patterns and climate change.

Examples of hemisphere in a Sentence

formal The Earth is divided into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

informal I prefer to travel to the Southern Hemisphere for my vacations.

slang I heard Australia is lit in the Southern Hemisphere.

figurative His mind operates in a different hemisphere compared to mine.

Grammatical Forms of hemisphere

• plural: hemispheres
• comparative: more hemisphere
• superlative: most hemisphere
• present tense: hemisphere
• future tense: will hemisphere
• perfect tense: have hemisphered
• continuous tense: is hemisphering
• singular: hemisphere
• positive degree: hemisphere
• infinitive: to hemisphere
• gerund: hemisphering
• participle: hemisphered

Origin and Evolution of hemisphere

First Known Use: 1398 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hemisphere' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'hemi' meaning half, and 'sphaira' meaning sphere.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in astronomy to refer to half of the celestial sphere, the term 'hemisphere' later expanded to describe half of the Earth's surface divided by the equator. It has since been used in various fields to denote half of a spherical or circular object.