Word: CIRCLE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of CIRCLE
- A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
"The set of all points (x, y) such that (xย โย 1)2โ+โy2ย =ย r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."
- A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
- Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
"Children, please join hands and form a circle."
- To travel around along a curved path.
"The wolves circled the herd of deer."
- To surround.
"A high fence circles the enclosure."
- To place or mark a circle around.
"Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "circle" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "circle" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CIRCLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CIRCLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CIRCLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CIRCLE:
- # the circle effect
- # master of circle
- # playing with circle
- # in terms of circle
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of CIRCLE:
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CIRCLE:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of CIRCLE:
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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