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radius

/ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/
Meanings
  • noun

    The distance from the center of a circle to its edge.

  • noun

    A measure of the spread of something, such as the influence or effect of an event or the reach of a business.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/



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Synonyms

R
Rhymes
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phases , razes , maze , blaze , glaze
Variants
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radii , radius , radiuses , radii of curvature , radius of curvature , radii vectores , radius vector
Etymology
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From Latin radius, meaning 'ray' or 'spoke'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'radius' is derived from the Latin word for 'ray' or 'spoke'.

  2. The radius of the Earth at its equator is about 3,958.8 miles (6,371 kilometers).

  3. The term 'radius' is used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and engineering.

Related Concepts
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  1. Diameter: The diameter of a circle is the distance across it, passing through its center. The diameter is equal to two radii.

  2. Circle: A circle is a round shape with all points on its edge at an equal distance from the center.

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In mathematics and physics, the term radius is commonly used to describe the distance from the center of a circle or sphere to any point on its edge. In everyday language, it can also refer to the reach or influence of something, such as the radius of a business or the radius of an impact.

How to Memorize "radius"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a circle with its center marked. The radius is the distance from the center to any point on the circle.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'radius' as meaning 'ray' or 'spoke'. Visualize the spokes of a wheel or the rays of sunlight.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Roy G. Biv', which stands for the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The first letter of each color also corresponds to the first letter of the words in 'radius'.

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