Félköríves

Félköríves is a Hungarian adjective that translates to semicircular in English. It describes something that has the shape of a semicircle, which is half of a circle. This term can be applied to a wide range of objects and concepts, both literally and figuratively.

In geometry, a félkörív is a semicircular arc. When referring to a physical object, a félköríves shape would be one where one edge is a straight line and the opposite edge is a curved arc that forms exactly half of a circle. Examples of objects that might be described as félköríves include certain types of windows, doorways, or even the shape of a pond. In architectural contexts, it can describe the cross-section of an arch or vault.

Beyond its literal geometric meaning, félköríves can also be used metaphorically. For instance, a process or a journey might be described as félköríves if it involves a significant turning back or a return to a starting point, albeit perhaps in a modified way. However, its most common and direct application is in describing the physical form of an object or a line. The understanding of "félköríves" is directly tied to the concept of a semicircle, a fundamental shape in geometry.