circumsphere en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌsɜː.kʌmˈsfɪə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌsɝ.kʌmˈsfɪɚ/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- Ancient Greek σφαῖρᾰ (sphaîră)bor. Latin sphaera Late Latin sphērader. Old French spherebor. Middle English spere English sphere English circumsphere From circum- + sphere.
Meanings
- A sphere that is circumscribed about a polyhedron and touches each of its vertices
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circumspheres | Number=Plur | lexicographic |