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hemicycle
UK
/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/
US
/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/
Translations
hemicycles
pl
UK
/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/
US
/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/
The ancient amphitheater was designed in a hemicycle to enhance acoustics.
L’amphithéâtre antique était conçu en hémicycle pour améliorer l’acoustique.
The members of the parliament took their seats in the hemicycle for the session.
Les membres du parlement ont pris place dans l’hémicycle pour la séance.
Synonyms
more hemicycle
Comp.
most hemicycle
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/
US
/ˈhɛməˌsaɪkəl/
Functions as an attributive adjective meaning ‘semicircular’.
The architects proposed a hemicycle auditorium to improve visibility.
Les architectes ont proposé une salle hémicirculaire pour améliorer la visibilité.
Definitions
The ancient amphitheater was designed in a hemicycle to enhance acoustics.
The members of the parliament took their seats in the hemicycle for the session.
The architects proposed a hemicycle auditorium to improve visibility.