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

Whereby it dothe well appeare, that the side of anye sisangle made in a circle, is equalle to the semidiameter of the same circle.

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

And with your compas take the quantitee of the semidiameter iustly.

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