circumcircle

/ˈsɜːrkəmˌsɪkl/

Definitions

1. noun

The circle passing through three or more points on a conic section or any polygon, or the circle passing through three or more points in space.

“The circumcircle of the triangle contains all three vertices.”

2. noun

Any circle that passes through three or more points.

“The circumcircle of the quadrilateral contains all four vertices.”

Synonyms

  • circumcircle circle
  • circumscribing circle

Antonyms

  • incenter
  • incircle