What does RADII mean?

Word: radii 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Plural form of "radius," meaning the distance from the center of a circle to its edge. It can also refer to a straight line segment that joins the center of a circle with any point on its circumference.

3. Pronunciations:
  • US: /ˈreɪdi.aɪ/
  • UK: /ˈreɪdi.iː/
4. Origin and Usage:

The word "radii" is the plural form of the Latin word "radius," which means "spoke of a wheel" or "ray of light." It has been used in English since the 16th century and is commonly used in mathematics to describe the properties of circles and spheres. It is also used in anatomy to describe the bones in the forearm and leg.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:
  • radio
  • radix
  • radon
  • rajas
  • raked
7. Example Sentences:
  • The radii of the two circles are different.
  • The radius of the circle is 5 cm.
  • The radii of the bones in his forearm were broken.


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