sem|i|cir|cum|fer|ence — «SEHM ee suhr KUHM fuhr uhns», noun. the half of a circumference … Useful english dictionary
cir·cum·fer·ence — … Useful english dictionary
cir — cir; cir·caea; cir·ce·an; cir·cen·sian; cir·ci·nate; cir·ci·ter; cir·clet; cir·cuit·al; cir·cui·teer; cir·cuit·er; cir·cu·i·tion; cir·cuit·or; cir·cu·i·tous; cir·cu·i·ty; cir·cu·lant; cir·cu·lar·i·ty; cir·cu·lar·i·za·tion; cir·cu·lar·ize;… … English syllables
circumference — cir·cum·fer·ence … English syllables
circumference — cir•cum•fer•ence [[t]sərˈkʌm fər əns[/t]] n. 1) math. the outer boundary, esp. of a circular area; perimeter: The circumference of a circle is equal to π times the diameter[/ex] 2) math. the length of such a boundary • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME… … From formal English to slang
circumference — cir|cum|fer|ence [ sər kʌmf(ə)rəns ] noun count or uncount the distance measured around the edge of a circle or a round object or area: a circle with a circumference of 20 inches The island is 50 miles in circumference. a. count usually singular… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
circumference — cir|cum|fer|ence [səˈkʌmfərəns US sər ] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin circumferentia, from circumferre to carry around , from circum ( CIRCUM ) + ferre to carry ] [C usually singular, U] the distance or measurement around the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Circumference — Cir*cum fer*ence, n. [L. circumferentia.] [1913 Webster] 1. The line that goes round or encompasses a circular figure; a periphery. Millon. [1913 Webster] 2. A circle; anything circular. [1913 Webster] His ponderous shield . . . Behind him cast.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Circumference — Cir*cum fer*ence, v. t. To include in a circular space; to bound. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Semi circumference — Sem i cir*cum fer*ence, n. Half of a circumference. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
