Circularized: meaning, definitions and examples

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circularized

 

[ ˈsɜːrkjʊləraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics, geometry

To circularize something means to transform it into a circular shape or to organize it in a circular manner. This is often used in the context of mathematics, where circularization applies to geometric figures. Additionally, in space terms, it can refer to the process of making an orbit circular around a celestial body.

Synonyms

enclose, ring, round off.

Examples of usage

  • The engineer circularized the design to improve stability.
  • In astronomy, the spacecraft needed to circularize its orbit around the planet.
  • The artist circularized the patterns to create a harmonious design.

Translations

Translations of the word "circularized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circularizado

🇮🇳 गोलाकार किया गया

🇩🇪 zirkularisiert

🇮🇩 dilingkari

🇺🇦 циркулюючий

🇵🇱 cyrkularyzowany

🇯🇵 円形化された

🇫🇷 circularisé

🇪🇸 circularizado

🇹🇷 daireselleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 원형화된

🇸🇦 مدور

🇨🇿 cirkularizovaný

🇸🇰 cirkularizovaný

🇨🇳 环形化的

🇸🇮 cirkulariziran

🇮🇸 hringlaga

🇰🇿 айналмалы

🇬🇪 ცირკულარული

🇦🇿 dairəvi

🇲🇽 circularizado

Etymology

The word 'circularize' is derived from the root word 'circle', which comes from the Latin word 'circulus', meaning 'a little circle'. The transition from the Latin root to the English vernacular involved the addition of the suffix '-ize', which denotes the act of causing something to undergo a process. The use of 'circularize' as a verb emphasizes the action of transforming an object or idea into a circular format, which can span various fields such as mathematics, science, and design. The term has seen increasing use in technical contexts, particularly in aerospace engineering and design, as advancements in technology require precise terminologies to describe actions such as adjusting orbits. This makes the term relevant in discussions about orbital mechanics and geometric properties.