Meaning of the word radii in English
What does radii mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
radii
US /ˈreɪ.di.aɪ/
UK /ˈreɪ.di.aɪ/
Plural Noun
1.
the plural form of radius, which is a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere
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The engineer calculated the radii of the gears.
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The artist used circles of varying radii in her design.
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the plural form of radius, which is the thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm
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Both radii were fractured in the accident.
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The doctor examined the patient's injured radii.