Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A straight line across a circle or sphere passing through its center.
Natural examples
Der Durchmesser des Rohres beträgt zwei Zentimeter.
The pipe has a diameter of two centimeters.
Zeichne den Durchmesser durch den Mittelpunkt des Kreises.
Draw the diameter through the circle’s center.
Für den Reifen brauchen wir einen größeren Durchmesser.
We need a larger diameter for the tire.
Usage note
Durchmesser is masculine, and its plural is also Durchmesser. It is usually given in a unit of length.
Mini-lesson: Durchmesser
A straight line across a circle or sphere passing through its center. Durchmesser is masculine, and its plural is also Durchmesser. It is usually given in a unit of length.
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