Circumcentral

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈsɛntrəl/ adjective

Definition

Located around or surrounding a center point.

Etymology

From Latin circumcenter, combining circum- (around) and centralis (relating to the center). The term emerged in geometry to describe points or regions positioned equidistant around a central location.

Kelly Says

In geometry, the circumcenter of a triangle is the point equidistant from all three vertices—it's the heart of the circle that perfectly touches all three corners, which is why surveyors and engineers rely on this concept constantly.

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