surface area — the total area of all exposed surfaces of a three-dimensional object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the total area of all exposed surfaces of a three-dimensional object
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈeriə/
Example Sentences
- The chef increased the surface area of his pizza by making it thinner, so it would cook faster.
- Students struggled to find the surface area of a sphere until the teacher showed them the formula.
- The wrinkled elephant has a much larger surface area than you might expect.
surface area
NOUN[/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈeriə/]
the total area of all exposed surfaces of a three-dimensional object
the total area of all exposed surfaces of a three-dimensional object
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Surface derives from French 'surface', itself from Latin 'superficies' (sur- + facies, meaning 'upper face'). Area comes from Latin 'area', originally meaning 'open space' or 'vacant ground'. Together, these terms form the mathematical concept of the total measure of a two-dimensional space on an object's exterior.
Breakdown
sur- (Latin 'super', meaning 'over/above') + face (Latin 'facies', meaning 'face/surface') + area (Latin 'area', meaning 'open space/ground').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef increased the surface area of his pizza by making it thinner, so it would cook faster.”
“Students struggled to find the surface area of a sphere until the teacher showed them the formula.”
“The wrinkled elephant has a much larger surface area than you might expect.”
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