Associations to the word «Hemisphere»

HEMISPHERE, noun. (astronomy) (astrology) Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator [from 14th c.].

HEMISPHERE, noun. (figuratively) A realm or domain of activity [1503].

HEMISPHERE, noun. (geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. [1550s].

HEMISPHERE, noun. (geometry) Any half-sphere, formed by a plane intersecting the center of a sphere. [1580s].

HEMISPHERE, noun. (cartography) A map or projection of a celestial or terrestrial hemisphere [1706].

HEMISPHERE, noun. (anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. [1804].

HEMISPHERE, noun. Half of the terrestrial globe.

HEMISPHERE, noun. Half of a sphere.

HEMISPHERE, noun. Either half of the cerebrum.