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circle of apollonius

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.23 in modern English

Syllables
cir-cle of apol-lo-nius
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The figure (a generalised circle) definable as the locus of points P such that, for given points A, B and C, =/(\frac).

noun

Any of eight circles (including degenerate cases) that, for a given set of three circles, solve the problem of Apollonius (i.e., intersect each circle tangentially).

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Etymology

Named for the ancient Greek geometer and astronomer Apollonius of Perga (ca 262—ca 190 BCE).

Inflected Forms

circles of Apollonius (plural)

Questions

What does circle of apollonius mean?
The figure (a generalised circle) definable as the locus of points P such that, for given points A, B and C, =/(\frac).
Where does circle of apollonius come from?
Named for the ancient Greek geometer and astronomer Apollonius of Perga (ca 262—ca 190 BCE).

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