CIRCUMFERENCE


Meaning of CIRCUMFERENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sə(r)-ˈkəm(p)-fərn(t)s, -f(ə-)rən(t)s ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin circumferentia, from circumferre to carry around, from circum- + ferre to carry — more at bear

Date: 14th century

1. : the perimeter of a circle

2. : the external boundary or surface of a figure or object : periphery

• cir·cum·fer·en·tial -ˌkəm(p)-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl adjective

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