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circumference

/sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/
Meanings
  • noun

    The distance around the outside edge of an object or shape.

  • noun

    The measure of the distance around the periphery of a circular object.

Pronunciation
  1. /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/



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  2. /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/



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Synonyms

perimeter , umstroke , girth , lap
Rhymes
Words rhyming with circumference
perimeter , terrible , terrifier , serenity , velocity
Variants
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circumference , circumferences , circumferential
Etymology
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From the Latin 'circum' (around) and 'ferre' (to bear).

Trivia
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  1. The circumference of a circle with a diameter of 1 foot is approximately 3.28 feet.

  2. The circumference of a circle with a diameter of 1 mile is approximately 3.14 miles.

  3. The term 'circumference' comes from the Latin words 'circum' (around) and 'ferre' (to bear).

Related Concepts
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  1. Diameter: The diameter is the distance across a circle through its center.

  2. Pi: Pi is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

Culture
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Circumference is a fundamental concept in mathematics and geometry, and has been used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and architecture. It has been a subject of interest in literature and art, with many poets and artists exploring the concept of the boundary or edge.

How to Memorize "circumference"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a circle and mentally measure the distance around its edge to remember the meaning of circumference.

  2. associate

    - Associate circumference with the idea of a boundary or edge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Circumference is a circle's circum-stance around its center.'

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