Definition of Circumference

1. Noun. The size of something as given by the distance around it.

Exact synonyms: Perimeter
Generic synonyms: Size
Specialized synonyms: Girth

2. Noun. The boundary line encompassing an area or object. "A danger to all races over the whole circumference of the globe"
Exact synonyms: Circuit
Generic synonyms: Border, Borderline, Boundary Line, Delimitation, Mete
Derivative terms: Circumferent, Circumferential

3. Noun. The length of the closed curve of a circle.
Generic synonyms: Length
Terms within: Sextant, Straight Angle

Definition of Circumference

1. n. The line that goes round or encompasses a circular figure; a periphery.

2. v. t. To include in a circular space; to bound.

Definition of Circumference

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Circumference

1. The outer boundary, especially of a circular area. Synonym: circumferentia. Origin: L. Circumferentia, a bearing around (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Circumference

circumcise
circumcise
circumcised
circumciser
circumcisers
circumcises
circumcising
circumcision
circumcision
circumcisions
circumcorneal
circumduction
circumduction
circumduction gait
circumference (current term)
circumference (current term)
circumferences
circumferentia
circumferential
circumferential cartilage
circumferential clasp
circumferential clasp arm
circumferential fibrocartilage
circumferential implantation
circumferential lamella
circumferential wiring
circumferentia articularis radii
circumferentia articularis ulnae
circumflex
circumflex

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