circle — a round shape with all points at an equal distance from the center
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round shape with all points at an equal distance from the center
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrkl/
Example Sentences
- My friend's social circle includes three cats, two dogs, and surprisingly, one human.
- The students sat in a circle for the discussion.
- After 10 years of trying different careers, she came full circle back to teaching.
circle
NOUN[/ˈsɜːrkl/]
a round shape with all points at an equal distance from the center
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word circle derives from Latin circulus, meaning "small circle" or "ring," which itself evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root *sker-, meaning "to turn" or "to bend." The term was adopted into Old French as cercle before entering Middle English, maintaining its geometric meaning throughout its evolution.
Breakdown
Latin circulus (small circle, ring) + -le (diminutive suffix) < Latin circus (circular arena, ring-shaped) < Proto-Indo-European *sker- (to turn, bend, curve). The root's sense of circular motion persists across all stages of the word's development.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend's social circle includes three cats, two dogs, and surprisingly, one human.”
“The students sat in a circle for the discussion.”
“After 10 years of trying different careers, she came full circle back to teaching.”
“The detective's investigation kept going in circles until he found the missing donut.”
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