Definitions
- Describing half of a sphere or a dome. - Referring to a shape that is half of a sphere. - Talking about a hemisphere that has been divided into two equal parts.
- Describing half of the earth, divided by the equator into northern and southern hemispheres. - Referring to half of a sphere or a globe. - Talking about a region or area that is divided into two parts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a half of a sphere or globe.
- 2Both words can be used to describe shapes or structures that are half of a sphere.
- 3Both words contain the root word 'sphere'.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Semisphere refers specifically to half of a sphere or dome, while hemisphere can refer to half of a sphere, globe, or even a region on earth.
- 2Division: Hemisphere is often used to describe a division into two parts, while semisphere is not commonly used in this context.
- 3Geography: Hemisphere is commonly used in geography to describe the division of the earth into northern and southern hemispheres, while semisphere is not typically used in this context.
- 4Usage: Hemisphere is more commonly used than semisphere in everyday language and has a wider range of applications.
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Remember this!
Semisphere and hemisphere both refer to half of a sphere or globe. However, semisphere is more specific and refers only to half of a sphere or dome, while hemisphere has a wider range of applications and can refer to half of a sphere, globe, or even a region on earth. Hemisphere is also more commonly used in everyday language and has a wider scope of usage.
