English Explanatory Dictionary

incircle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circle within a polygon, especially a triangle, that is tangent to each side.
verb
  1. Archaic form of encircle.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

incircle incircles incircling incircled

Etymology

From in- + circle.

Synonyms

inscribed circle

Related words

incentre incenter inradius insphere excircle circumcircle
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