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hemicycle

/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/

Translations

hemicyclenoun

hemicycles

/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/

The ancient theater was designed in a hemicycle shape.

Древний театр был спроектирован в форме полукруга.

Additional translations

полукруглая форма

Synonyms

hemicycleadjective

more hemicycle

Comp.

most hemicycle

Super.

/ˈhɛmɪsaɪkəl/

/ˈhɛməˌsaɪkəl/

Functions as an attributive adjective meaning ‘semicircular’.

Synonyms

hemicyclenoun

A semicircular shape or structure.

The ancient amphitheater was designed in a hemicycle to enhance acoustics.

A semicircular seating arrangement, often used in legislative assemblies.

The members of the parliament took their seats in the hemicycle for the session.

hemicycleadjective

Having the form of a half circle; semicircular.

The architects proposed a hemicycle auditorium to improve visibility.