semidiameter

American  

[sem-ee-dahy-am-i-ter, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm i daɪˈæm ɪ tər, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

noun

1. half of a diameter; radius.

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Etymology

Origin of semidiameter

First recorded in 1545–55; semi- + diameter

Example Sentences

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semidiameter

For a right line either from the center unto the touch-point; or from the touch point unto the center is radius or semidiameter.

From The Way To Geometry by Bedwell, William

G iij Then drawe I in the circle appointed a semidiameter, which is here H.F, for F. is the cẽtre of the circle G.H.K.

From The Path-Way to Knowledg Containing the First Principles of Geometrie by Record, Robert

Then at the ende of eche semidiameter, I draw a touche line, whiche shall make righte angles with the semidiameter.

From The Path-Way to Knowledg Containing the First Principles of Geometrie by Record, Robert

The circle is B.C.D.E.F.G, whose centre I finde to bee A. Therefore I sette one foote of the compas in A, and do extẽd the other foote to B, thereby takinge the semidiameter.

From The Path-Way to Knowledg Containing the First Principles of Geometrie by Record, Robert

And vnto euery prycke is drawẽ a semidiameter, as you see.

From The Path-Way to Knowledg Containing the First Principles of Geometrie by Record, Robert