circumgyration

Meanings

• verb

  The act of encircling or going around something completely.

• noun

  A figure in which a line or shape encloses another.

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Variants

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circumscription , circumscriptions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'circum' meaning around, and 'gyrare' meaning to turn or revolve.

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Trivia

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1. The term circumgyration was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. In astronomy, circumgyration refers to the motion of a celestial body around another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circumference: The distance around a circle or the perimeter of a shape.

2. Radius: The distance from the center of a circle to its edge.

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In mathematics, circumgyration is used to describe the process of finding the center of a circle when only the radius and two points on the circumference are known. It is also used metaphorically to describe the act of going around something or someone to gain a complete understanding or perspective.

How to Memorize "circumgyration"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a circle with a line tracing its edge completely to remember the meaning of circumgyration as encircling or going around something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word circumgyration with the idea of a complete circle or a journey around something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Circumference is what you go around when you circumgyrate' to remember the meaning of circumgyration.

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