What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
semisphere
Example
The planetarium was built with a semispherical dome. [semispherical: adjective]
Example
The cake was shaped like a semisphere. [semisphere: noun]
hemisphere
Example
The equator divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres. [hemispheres: noun]
Example
The geodesic dome was made up of two hemispheres. [hemispheres: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hemisphere is more commonly used than semisphere in everyday language and has a wider range of applications.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between semisphere and hemisphere?
Both semisphere and hemisphere are formal words, but hemisphere is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
