A1 noun ニュートラル

circumference

/sərˈkʌmfərəns/

The circumference is the distance around the outside edge of a circle or a round object. It is a measurement that tells you how long the boundary of a round shape is.

例文

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The distance around the tree trunk is its circumference.

The distance around the tree trunk is its circumference.

2

Researchers measured the circumference of the planet to determine its size.

Researchers measured the circumference of the planet to determine its size.

3

How big is the circumference of this pizza?

How big is the circumference of this pizza?

語族

名詞
circumference
副詞
circumferentially
形容詞
circumferential
関連
circumnavigation
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'circum' like a 'circus' (which is usually a round ring) and 'ference' like a 'fence.' It is the fence around the circus!

クイックテスト

To find the size of the wheel, we need to measure its ____.

正解!

正解は: circumference

例文

1

The distance around the tree trunk is its circumference.

everyday

The distance around the tree trunk is its circumference.

2

Researchers measured the circumference of the planet to determine its size.

formal

Researchers measured the circumference of the planet to determine its size.

3

How big is the circumference of this pizza?

informal

How big is the circumference of this pizza?

4

The formula to calculate the circumference of a circle is 2πr.

academic

The formula to calculate the circumference of a circle is 2πr.

5

The circumference of the new pipe design meets all safety standards.

business

The circumference of the new pipe design meets all safety standards.

語族

名詞
circumference
副詞
circumferentially
形容詞
circumferential
関連
circumnavigation

よく使う組み合わせ

measure the circumference measure the circumference
calculate the circumference calculate the circumference
total circumference total circumference
outer circumference outer circumference
small circumference small circumference

よく使うフレーズ

in circumference

in circumference

around the circumference

around the circumference

at the circumference

at the circumference

よく混同される語

circumference vs diameter

The diameter is the distance across the center of a circle, while the circumference is the distance around the edge.

circumference vs area

The area is the total space inside the circle, while the circumference is just the outer line.

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使い方のコツ

This word is mostly used in mathematics, science, and engineering when discussing round shapes like circles, spheres, or cylinders.

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よくある間違い

Students often use the word 'perimeter' for circles, which is mathematically acceptable but 'circumference' is the specific term for round objects.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'circum' like a 'circus' (which is usually a round ring) and 'ference' like a 'fence.' It is the fence around the circus!

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語源

From the Latin 'circum' meaning 'around' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry.'

文法パターン

countable noun plural: circumferences usually followed by the preposition 'of'

クイックテスト

To find the size of the wheel, we need to measure its ____.

正解!

正解は: circumference

scienceの関連語

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.

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