Circularize: meaning, definitions and examples
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circularize
[ ˈsɜːr.kjə.lə.raɪz ]
shape alteration
To circularize means to make something circular in shape. It is often used in contexts where an object needs to be adjusted to become round or to convert a trajectory into a circular path.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Engineers aim to circularize the orbit of the satellite.
- The sculptor decided to circularize the base of the statue.
- They worked to circularize the data points for better visualization.
Translations
Translations of the word "circularize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 circularizar
🇮🇳 गोलाकार बनाना
🇩🇪 kreisförmig machen
🇮🇩 membulatkan
🇺🇦 округлити
🇵🇱 circularizować
🇯🇵 円形にする
🇫🇷 circulariser
🇪🇸 circularizar
🇹🇷 dairesel hale getirmek
🇰🇷 원형으로 만들다
🇸🇦 تدوير
🇨🇿 cirkularizovat
🇸🇰 circularizovať
🇨🇳 圆形化
🇸🇮 cirkularizirati
🇮🇸 hringja
🇰🇿 шеңберлеу
🇬🇪 ცირკულირება
🇦🇿 dairəvi etmək
🇲🇽 circularizar
Etymology
The term 'circularize' originates from the prefix 'circ-' which is derived from the Latin 'circus', meaning 'circle' or 'ring'. The suffix '-ize' is used to form verbs indicating a change of state or condition. Thus, the term essentially conveys the idea of transforming an object or concept into a circular form. The usage of 'circularize' can be traced back to various technical fields such as astronomy and engineering, especially in the context of orbital mechanics where changing the path of a spacecraft into a circular orbit is crucial for its stability. Over time, the word has found applications beyond technical disciplines, being used metaphorically in discussions about data representation and organizational structures.