Round: meaning, definitions and examples
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round
[ raʊnd ]
shape
A shape that is curved and without any sharp angles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table has a round top.
- She drew a perfect round circle on the paper.
mathematics
A mathematical concept that represents a set of points that are equidistant from a central point.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The students were learning about the properties of a circle in geometry class.
- The earth is approximately a sphere, a type of round object.
Translations
Translations of the word "round" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redondo
🇮🇳 गोल (gol)
🇩🇪 rund
🇮🇩 bulat
🇺🇦 круглий
🇵🇱 okrągły
🇯🇵 丸い (marui)
🇫🇷 rond
🇪🇸 redondo
🇹🇷 yuvarlak
🇰🇷 둥근 (dunggeun)
🇸🇦 مستدير (mustadir)
🇨🇿 kulatý
🇸🇰 okrúhly
🇨🇳 圆的 (yuán de)
🇸🇮 okrogel
🇮🇸 kringlóttur
🇰🇿 дөңгелек (döŋgelek)
🇬🇪 მრგვალი (mrgvali)
🇦🇿 dairəvi
🇲🇽 redondo
Word origin
The word 'round' has its origins in Old English 'rund' which meant 'a circular object or piece'. It evolved over time to refer to the shape itself as well as actions related to circles. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, from describing physical shapes to mathematical concepts. The versatility of 'round' has made it a common word in the English language, used in everyday speech and academic discussions.
See also: around, roundabout, roundaboutly, roundball, rounded, roundel, roundness, rounds.