A1 noun Neutral

diameter

/daɪˈæmɪtər/

The diameter is the length of a straight line that goes through the center of a circle or a round object, connecting two points on its edge. It is the measurement that tells you how wide a circle or sphere is at its widest point.

Ejemplos

3 de 5
1

The diameter of this large pizza is 12 inches.

The width across this large pizza is 12 inches.

2

The technician must record the exact diameter of the metal pipe.

The technician must record the exact width of the metal pipe.

3

Look at that hole; what do you think the diameter is?

Look at that hole; how wide do you think it is across?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
diameter
Adverbio
diametrically
Adjetivo
diametric
Relacionado
diametrics
💡

Truco para recordar

Think of 'Dia-' meaning 'across' (like a diagonal) and 'meter' meaning 'measure'. It is the measure across the circle.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the basketball is about 24 centimeters.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: diameter

Ejemplos

1

The diameter of this large pizza is 12 inches.

everyday

The width across this large pizza is 12 inches.

2

The technician must record the exact diameter of the metal pipe.

formal

The technician must record the exact width of the metal pipe.

3

Look at that hole; what do you think the diameter is?

informal

Look at that hole; how wide do you think it is across?

4

In geometry, the diameter of a circle is exactly twice the length of its radius.

academic

In geometry, the width of a circle is exactly twice the length of its radius.

5

Our factory produces cables with a standard diameter of five millimeters.

business

Our factory produces cables with a standard thickness of five millimeters.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
diameter
Adverbio
diametrically
Adjetivo
diametric
Relacionado
diametrics

Colocaciones comunes

measure the diameter measure the width across
inner diameter the width of the inside
outer diameter the width of the outside
small diameter not very wide
large diameter very wide

Frases Comunes

in diameter

measuring across the center

diametrically opposite

completely different or on the other side

large-diameter pipe

a very wide pipe

Se confunde a menudo con

diameter vs radius

The radius is the distance from the center to the edge, while diameter is the distance all the way across.

diameter vs circumference

Circumference is the distance around the outside of the circle, not through the middle.

📝

Notas de uso

Use this word when discussing the size of round or cylindrical objects like balls, holes, or pipes. It is a technical term but very common in daily life when buying things like tires or pots.

⚠️

Errores comunes

A common mistake is forgetting that the diameter must pass through the center point; any other line across a circle is called a chord.

💡

Truco para recordar

Think of 'Dia-' meaning 'across' (like a diagonal) and 'meter' meaning 'measure'. It is the measure across the circle.

📖

Origen de la palabra

From the Ancient Greek word 'diametros', which combines 'dia' (across) and 'metron' (measure).

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun often used with 'of' (diameter of a circle) plural form is 'diameters'

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the basketball is about 24 centimeters.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: diameter

Más palabras de science

energy

A1

Energy is the power that comes from things like electricity, coal, or the sun to make machines work or provide heat. It also describes the physical and mental strength that people have to be active and do things.

gravity

A1

Gravity is the natural force that pulls objects toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth. It is what makes things fall to the ground and keeps us from floating away into space.

friction

A1

Friction is the force that happens when two surfaces rub against each other. It makes it harder for things to move and can create heat.

inertia

A1

Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving in the same way unless a force changes it. In a general sense, it also refers to a lack of energy or a desire to stay unchanged.

frequency

A1

Frequency is how often something happens in a certain amount of time. In science, it describes the number of times a wave or signal repeats every second.

atomic

A1

Atomic relates to the very small parts called atoms that make up everything in the world. It is often used to describe science, energy, or very small things.

solvent

A1

A substance, usually a liquid, that is used to dissolve another substance to create a mixture. In science, it is the part of a solution that is present in the largest amount.

reduction

A1

A reduction is when something becomes smaller in size, amount, or importance. In science, it can also mean a chemical reaction where a substance gains electrons.

organic chemistry

A1

Organic chemistry is the branch of science that studies chemicals containing carbon. It explains how living things are made and how materials like medicine and plastic are created.

inorganic

A1

An inorganic substance is something that does not come from living things, such as plants or animals. In science, it refers to chemicals and minerals like salt, water, and metals that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

¿Te ha servido?
¡No hay comentarios todavía. Sé el primero en compartir tus ideas!

Empieza a aprender idiomas gratis

Empieza Gratis