Diameter

[daɪ'æmɪtə] or [daɪ'æmɪtɚ]

Definition

(noun.) the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference.

(noun.) a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface).

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Definition

(n.) Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve.

(n.) A diametral plane.

(n.) The length of a straight line through the center of an object from side to side; width; thickness; as, the diameter of a tree or rock.

(n.) The distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. See Module.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Distance through the centre (as of a circle).

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Examples

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