Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

circumradius

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cir-cum-ra-dius
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noun

For a given geometric shape, the radius of the smallest circle or sphere into which it will fit.

Example Sentences

"The circumradius of the unit square is one-half the square root of two."

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- English radius English circumradius From circum- + radius.

Inflected Forms

circumradii (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

circumdiameter circumscribe inradius

Questions

What does circumradius mean?: For a given geometric shape, the radius of the smallest circle or sphere into which it will fit.
Where does circumradius come from?: Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- English radius English circumradius From circum- + radius.

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