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equator

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

Meanings
noun
(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

Examples :

"My sister lives near the equator, so she experiences very hot weather all year round. "
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Related Words

Illustration imaginary

imaginary noun

/ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/

Imagination; fancy.

"My brother's imaginary friend always helped him with his math homework. "

Illustration astronomer

astronomer noun

/ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"The astronomer presented a fascinating talk about distant galaxies in our school's science club. "

Illustration experiences

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration reasonably

reasonably adverb

/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/

In accordance with reason.

"They were able handle their disagreements reasonably."

Illustration identifiable

identifiable adjective

/aɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/ /ɪˌdɛntɪˈfaɪəbl/

Capable of being distinguished and named.

"The bird in my backyard is easily identifiable because of its bright red feathers and distinctive song. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration hemispheres

hemispheres noun

/ˈhɛmɪsfɪərz/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪர்ஸ்/

Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator .

"Astronomers study the stars visible in each of the celestial hemispheres to understand the universe. "

Illustration symmetrical

symmetrical adjective

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/

Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

"The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetrical. "

Illustration hemisphere

hemisphere noun

/ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/

Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator .

"During astronomy class, we learned about the different constellations in the northern hemisphere. "

Illustration equidistant

equidistant adjective

/i.kwəˈdɪs.tənt/

Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides.

"The park bench is equidistant from the swings and the slide. "

Illustration dimensional

dimensional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to dimensions.

"The math problem required us to understand the dimensional relationships of the cube. "

Illustration celestial

celestial noun

/səˈlɛstiəl/

An inhabitant of heaven.

"The celestial, a wise and gentle soul, often offered comfort to grieving families. "