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Radius — meaning in English

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English meaning

radius noun A straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to its edge, or the length of that line.

Senses

Radius is used for these senses in English:

radius (zoology) The lighter bone (or fused portion of bone) in the forelimb of an animal.
radius (geometry) The length of this line segment.

radius — full definition

noun A straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to its edge, or the length of that line.
noun A surrounding area or distance measured from a central point.
noun The long bone of the forearm on the thumb side.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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