circumference
Translation
circumference, perimeter
Examples
What is the circumference of the Earth?
What is the circumference of the Earth?
He measured the circumference of the tree trunk.
He measured the circumference of the tree trunk.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the distance around sth. The circumference of the circle is 10 cm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perimeter, periphery, boundary; Antonyms: diameter, radius
Etymology
From Latin `circum` (around) + `ferre` (to carry, to bear). It literally means 'carrying around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'carrying' (`ferre`) a measuring tape 'around' (`circum`) a circle to measure it.