Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
circumcenter
noun
/ˈsɜr.kəm.sɛn.tər/
Definition
The point where the perpendicular bisectors of a triangle intersect.
Examples
- The circumcenter of an equilateral triangle is also its centroid.
- To find the circumcenter, construct the perpendicular bisectors of at least two sides of the triangle.
- The circumcenter is equidistant from all three vertices of a triangle.
Meaning
In geometry, the circumcenter is the center of a circle that passes through all three vertices of a triangle.
Synonyms
- Center
- Triangle center
