Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semicovering

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: semi-cov-er-ing
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A projection that has the property that for any projection onto its image, it is possible to find a corresponding projection onto its domain such that locally constant regions about a point projected onto the image have locally constant images in the domain.

noun

Something that partially covers, revealing or exposing a portion.

adj

Partially covering.

Example Sentences

"In this paper, by reviewing the concept of semicovering maps, we present some conditions under which a local homeomorphism becomes a semicovering map."
"Always above the trees was a semicovering of taller jungle-variety trees."
"These include no covering, hanging plants, sheer treatments (glass, sheer curtains, and drapes), semicoverings (cafe curtains, Spanish grillwork, leaded glass), complete opaque coverings such as shades, and solid screens, ..."
"Sexy shoes are frequently seductive semicoverings."
"Therefore, pastel painted over a non-pastel medium base can be applied with heavier pressure and still retain its crisp, splattered appearance, and can be applied in a semicovering manner, allowing the ground colors to strike through for color or value contrast, much like working on a colored paper."
"Belowground alley shadowed by semidome (A); by semicovering arches (B); by tree plantings (C) for hot, dry climates. and curved to trap the garbage."

Etymology

From semi- + covering.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: semi

Inflected Forms

semicoverings (plural)

Questions

What does semicovering mean?: A projection that has the property that for any projection onto its image, it is possible to find a corresponding projection onto its domain such that locally constant regions about a point projected onto the image have locally constant images in the domain.
Where does semicovering come from?: From semi- + covering.

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