diameter

Meanings

• noun

  The distance between two opposite sides of an object or a circle.

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Pronunciation

1. /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diameter
stater , meter , quarter

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Variants

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diameter , diameters , diametral

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dia' meaning 'through' and 'meter' meaning 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The Earth's diameter is approximately 12,742 kilometers.

2. The smallest known star, TrES-2b, has a diameter of only about 6,000 kilometers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circumference: The distance around the perimeter of a circle. Diameter and circumference are related through the mathematical constant pi.

2. Radius: The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its edge. Diameter and radius are related through the formula: diameter = 2 x radius.

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Culture

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In literature, 'diameter' is often used as a metaphor for the scope or range of something. In science, it is a key measurement in fields such as astronomy and physics.

How to Memorize "diameter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle with a line drawn through the center from one side to the opposite side. The length of this line is the diameter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diameter' with the word 'measure' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend' to remember that DIAmeter is a measurement.

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