Radius

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere)

a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius

the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

Want to remember radius?

Sign up free to bookmark & revise