circumference
Circumference (noun) means the distance all the way around the edge of a circle or round object. Example: “The circumference of the wheel is just over two metres.”
How to use circumference
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe measurement of the outer boundary of something round.
Word forms
circumferenced past tense, circumferences plural, circumferences singular
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The _____ of the wheel is just over two metres.
Etymology
From Latin circumferentia, from circum ("around") plus ferre ("to carry").
Synonyms
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What does “circumference” mean?
The word “circumference” means the distance all the way around the edge of a circle or round object. In plain terms, the measurement of the outer boundary of something round.
How do you pronounce “circumference”?
“Circumference” is pronounced sur-KUHMF-ruhns (/sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “circumference” in a sentence?
Here is “circumference” used in a sentence: “The circumference of the wheel is just over two metres.”
What is another word for “circumference”?
Words with a similar meaning to “circumference” include perimeter, umstroke and lap.
What part of speech is “circumference”?
“Circumference” is a noun.
Where does the word “circumference” come from?
The word “circumference” comes from Latin. From Latin circumferentia, from circum ("around") plus ferre ("to carry").
Is “circumference” a common word?
“Circumference” is an uncommon word in modern English.