radius

The word “radius” has 3 syllables: ra-di-us

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪ.di.əs/

What is synonym and antonym for radius?

In the thesaurus, “radius” has 23 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for radius along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for radius

ambit
boundary
circuit
circumference
compass
diameter
equator
expanse
extension
extent
girth
interval
limit
orbit
perimeter
periphery
purview
reach
semidiameter
space
span
spoke
waistline

Meanings of radius

noun
1. The long bone in the forearm, on the side of the thumb.
2. The lighter bone (or fused portion of bone) in the forelimb of an animal.
3. One of the major veins of the insect wing, between the subcosta and the media; the vein running along the costal edge of the discal cell.
4. A line segment between any point of a circle or sphere and its center.
5. The length of this line segment.
6. Anything resembling a radius, such as the spoke of a wheel, the movable arm of a sextant, or one of the radiating lines of a spider's web.

Example Sentences

The squirrel gathered nuts within the immediate radius of its nest.
The city park had a playground with a large play area and a wide radius.
The geologist studied rocks found within the geological radius of the volcano.
The chef sourced ingredients from local farms within a 50-mile radius.
The security system covered a wide radius around the facility to ensure safety.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to radius, such as: ambit, boundary, circuit, circumference, compass, diameter, equator.

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