circle (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 25
def ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length
def a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
examples he calculated the circumference of the circle
Outgoing links
Hypernym ellipse, oval
Derivationally related form circle → circular
Hyponym circle of curvature, osculating circle; circlet; equator; epicycle
Part meronym arc
Incoming links
Derivationally related form circular → circle
Hypernym circle of curvature, osculating circle; circlet; equator; epicycle
Part holonym arc
Hyponym ellipse, oval

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