diameter
word
Definition
The length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere, connecting two points on its edge.
Usage & Nuances
Common in math, geometry, science, and engineering. Usually paired with 'circle', 'sphere', or 'pipe'. Not to be confused with 'radius' (half the diameter). Often preceded by words like 'inner', 'outer', or specific measurements.
Spanish: diámetroPortuguese (BR): diâmetroPortuguese (PT): diâmetroChinese (Simplified): 直径Chinese (Traditional): 直徑Hindi: व्यासArabic: قُطْرBengali: ব্যাসRussian: диаметрJapanese: 直径Vietnamese: đường kínhKorean: 지름Turkish: çapUrdu: قطرIndonesian: diameter
Example Sentences
The diameter of the circle is 10 centimeters.
basic
Measure the diameter of the pipe before buying a new one.
basic
A basketball has a larger diameter than a tennis ball.
basic
If you double the diameter of a circle, you quadruple its area.
natural
This cake pan is 20 cm in diameter, so it makes a big cake.
natural
They asked for pipes with an inner diameter of exactly two inches.
natural