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circumference
/ səˌkʌmfəˈrɛnʃəl; səˈkʌmfərəns /
noun
- the boundary of a specific area or geometric figure, esp of a circle
- the length of a closed geometric curve, esp of a circle. The circumference of a circle is equal to the diameter multiplied by π
circumference
/ sər-kŭm′fər-əns /
- The boundary line of a circle.
- The boundary line of a figure, area, or object.
- The length of such a boundary. The circumference of a circle is computed by multiplying the diameter by pi.
circumference
- The measure of the distance around a circle.
Derived Forms
- circumferential, adjective
- cirˌcumferˈentially, adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of circumference1
Word History and Origins
Origin of circumference1
Example Sentences
One extreme athlete this year ran the circumference of the sea wearing a full-face gas mask to raise awareness of its plight.
She began drawing a wand around the circumference of the bowls, and their soothing vibrations sung out across the dusty market.
The effects of vitamin D on blood glucose and insulin levels, body mass index, and waist circumference were examined during the first two years of the study, but no differences were observed between the groups.
A review of 35 studies examined whether consuming cinnamon could affect waist circumference, which is linked to increased body fat levels.
A rider’s entire journey, including flights, ferries and public transit, must equal a total distance equivalent to 40,000km – the circumference of the Earth’s equator.
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