Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

radii

Noun
/ˈreɪ.di.aɪ/
Definition
The plural form of radius, which refers to the distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference.
Examples
  • The radii of the circles helped in calculating the area.
  • In a pie chart, each slice is created using the radii from the center.
  • During the experiment, we measured the radii of different spheres.
Meaning
In geometry, ‘radii’ is used to describe multiple segments that extend from the center of a circle or sphere to its boundary.
Synonyms
  • radii (plural)
  • radius (singular)
  • spokes (in context of a wheel)