word
circumference
ser-KUM-fer-ents
sərˈkʌmfərənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
circumference
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Dictionary meaning
The perimeter of a circle; the distance around it.
History and origin
Latin — 'circum' (around) + 'ferre' (to carry).
Examples
- The circumference of a circle is calculated as 2πr, where r is the radius.
Common mispronunciations
ser-KUM-frensSER-kum-fer-ents
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