Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hemispheric

Adjective

/ˌhɛm.ɪˈsfer.ɪk/

Definition

relating to or affecting a hemisphere, especially the Earth or the brain.

Examples

1. The hemispheric perspective is crucial for understanding climate change impacts globally.

2. The research focused on hemispheric differences in cognitive functions.

Meaning

Hemispheric refers to anything that pertains to half of a sphere. In geography, this often involves the division of the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres, or western and eastern hemispheres. In neuroscience, it relates to the two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions.