What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hemicircle
Example
The auditorium was designed in the shape of a hemicircle. [hemicircle: noun]
Example
The cake was decorated with hemicircle-shaped slices of fruit. [hemicircle-shaped: adjective]
semicircle
Example
The playground was designed with a semicircle of benches for parents to sit on. [semicircle: noun]
Example
The window was covered by a semicircle-shaped shade. [semicircle-shaped: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Semicircle is more commonly used than hemicircle in everyday language. Semicircle is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while hemicircle is less common and is typically used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hemicircle and semicircle?
Both hemicircle and semicircle are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
