circumradius

noun

circumradius

noun

Etymology From circum- + radius.

1

Mathematics, Sciences For a given geometric shape, the radius of the smallest circle or sphere into which it will fit.

  • The circumradius of the unit square is one-half the square root of two.
Related terms
circumdiameter, circumscribe, inradius

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