half-space

noun

ˈhaf-ˌspās How to pronounce half-space (audio)
ˈhäf-
: the part of three-dimensional euclidean space lying on one side of a plane

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Moreover, there is going to be stiff competition for places within Chelsea’s attacking lineup, and Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer also prefer to operate in similar half-spaces and central areas, which could lead to congestion and limit Joao Felix’s effectiveness and minutes. Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024 At no point, for example, did either Milan or Inter invert a full back — no, not even a single one — in order to create an overload in one of the central half-spaces. Rory Smith, New York Times, 10 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half-space was in 1894

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“Half-space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-space. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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