circle-in

cir·cle-in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-kuh l in]
- /ˈsɜr kəl ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-kuh l in]
- /ˈsɜr kəl ɪn/

Definitions of circle-in word

noun circle-in a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 = r 2 . 1
noun circle-in the portion of a plane bounded by such a curve. 1
noun circle-in any circular or ringlike object, formation, or arrangement: a circle of dancers. 1
noun circle-in a ring, circlet, or crown. 1
noun circle-in the ring of a circus. 1
noun circle-in a section of seats in a theater: dress circle. 1

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Origin of circle-in

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; < Latin circulus, equivalent to circ(us) (see circus) + -ulus -ule; replacing Middle English cercle < Old French < Latin, as above; replacing Old English circul < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Circle-in

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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circle-in popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.