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Hemispheric

Hemispheric \Hem`i*spher"ic\, Hemispherical \Hem`i*spher"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. h['e]misph['e]rique.] Containing, or pertaining to, a hemisphere; as, a hemispheric figure or form; a hemispherical body.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
hemispheric

1580s, from hemisphere + -ic.

Wiktionary
hemispheric

a. Of or pertaining to operating throughout a hemisphere. alt. Of or pertaining to operating throughout a hemisphere.

WordNet
hemispheric

adj. of or relating to the cerebral hemispheres

Usage examples of "hemispheric".

Gazzaniga of the State University of New York at Stony Brook suggests that this hemispheric specialization occurs because language is developed in the left hemisphere before the child acquires substantial competence in manipulative skills and geometrical visualization.

The Killers formed themselves in a hemispheric, defensive pattern as though expecting an attack on the Protector.

Rose, S P R, and Csillag, A Passive avoidance training results in lasting changes in deoxyglucose metabolism in left hemispheric regions of chick brain.

Inside was a big torch made of dry sticks and rags, a ball of string, and a large version of the hemispheric candle-holder the miners used, fixed to a flat wooden base so that it could not fall over.

Rose, S P R, and Csillag, A Passive avoidance training results in lasting changes in deoxyglucose metabolism in left hemispheric regions of chick brain.

The Weather Bureau was itching to set up its hemispheric integrating station.

If I judged my opponent correctly, he had started to rush toward the hemispheric pressure dome as soon as he had finished the job of destroying the ship.