circumference — the distance around the edge of a circle or round object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the distance around the edge of a circle or round object
Pronunciation (IPA): /sərˈkʌmfərəns/
Example Sentences
- My diet failed when my waist circumference grew larger than my pizza's circumference.
- The circumference of the wheel determines how far the bicycle travels with each rotation.
- She walked around the entire circumference of the park to get her daily exercise.
circumference
NOUN[/sərˈkʌmfərəns/]
the distance around the edge of a circle or round object
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining circum (around) and ferre (to carry), literally meaning 'to carry around'. The term originally referred to the action of measuring circular objects by wrapping a cord or line around them, reflecting how ancients measured the perimeter of round objects.
Breakdown
circum- (around) + -fer- (to carry, from Latin ferre) + -ence (state or condition), forming a noun that denotes the distance carried around a circular path.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet failed when my waist circumference grew larger than my pizza's circumference.”
“The circumference of the wheel determines how far the bicycle travels with each rotation.”
“She walked around the entire circumference of the park to get her daily exercise.”
“The baby's head circumference is measured regularly to monitor healthy growth.”
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