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hemisphere

/ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

Illustration graduating

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration terrestrial

terrestrial noun

/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

"The terrestrial is a very important part of our school's science curriculum. "

Illustration intersecting

intersecting verb

/ˌɪntərˈsɛktɪŋ/ /ˌɪnɾərˈsɛktɪŋ/

To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

"Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre."

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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 geography

geography noun

/dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/

A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer.

"My daughter's geography textbook covered the different climates of the world. "

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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. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration specialization

specialization noun

/ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/

The act or process of specializing.

"The chef's specialization in French cuisine took years of dedicated practice. "

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projection noun

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

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astronomy noun

/æˈstɹɑnəˌmi/

The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

"My daughter is fascinated by astronomy; she spends hours studying the positions and movements of stars and planets. "

Illustration constellations

constellations noun

/ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃənz/

An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

"The children studied the constellations visible in the night sky. "

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celestial noun

/səˈlɛstiəl/

An inhabitant of heaven.

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