circled

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw a circle around something

• Verb

  To enclose or surround with a circle

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɜː(ɹ)kəld/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circled
pirouette , detonate , activate , vacate

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Variants

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circle , circled , circler , circlers , circles , circling

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Etymology

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The word 'circle' comes from the Old English word 'ciricel' which means 'ring' or 'circle'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'kirkja', which means 'church', and the German word 'Kreis', which also means 'circle'.

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Trivia

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1. The shortest circle that can be drawn with a compass and a straight edge is called a 'circle of Apollonius'.

2. The largest circle that can be drawn inside a square is called a 'circle inscribed in a square'.

3. The smallest circle that can be drawn outside a square is called a 'circle circumscribed around a square'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sphere: A three-dimensional shape with all points on the surface being equidistant from a center point. A circle is the two-dimensional representation of a sphere.

2. Circumference: The distance around the outside edge of a circle.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'circle' is often used metaphorically to describe a group of people or things that are interconnected or related in some way. For example, in Dante's Inferno, the circles of Hell represent different levels of sin. In art, circles are often used to represent unity or wholeness.

How to Memorize "circled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine drawing a circle with a pen or your finger on a piece of paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circle' with the image of a wheel or a ring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Donut' and 'Hole' to help remember the shapes of a circle and a donut.

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