Hemispheric
(adjective)
- Related to or affecting half of a sphere, especially the Earth's sphere.
- Related to or concerning one of the halves of the brain or the cerebrum.
Origin:
The word "hemispheric" comes from the combination of the latin word "hemisphere" which means "half sphere" and the suffix "-ic" which is used to form adjectives, it refers to something that is related to or affecting half of a sphere, especially the earth"s sphere.
Examples:
- The hemispheric trade agreement aims to increase economic cooperation among countries in the Americas.
- Hemispheric integration is a key goal of the organization.
- The patient had a hemispheric stroke, which affected the left side of his brain.