circumradius en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- English radius English circumradius From circum- + radius.
Meanings
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For a given geometric shape, the radius of the smallest circle or sphere into which it will fit.
The circumradius of the unit square is one-half the square root of two.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circumradii | Number=Plur | lexicographic |