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demicircle

[dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ]

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
demi-cir-cle
IPA
[dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ]
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A semicircle.

noun

An instrument for measuring angles in surveying etc., resembling a protractor with an alidade, sights, and compass.

Etymology

From demi- + circle. Compare French demi-cercle.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: [dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ]

Inflected Forms

demicircles (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce demicircle?
The recorded pronunciation is [dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ].
What does demicircle mean?
A semicircle.
Where does demicircle come from?
From demi- + circle. Compare French demi-cercle.

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