the point around which a circle or sphere is described; broadly : a point that is related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there is another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points is bisected by the original point —called also center of symmetry
the center of the circle inscribed in a regular polygon
a point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
1a: the point around which a circle or sphere is described
broadly: a point that is related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there is another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points is bisected by the original point
the point around which a circle or sphere is described; broadly : a point that is related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there is another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points is bisected by the original point —called also center of symmetry
the center of the circle inscribed in a regular polygon
a point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
1a: the point around which a circle or sphere is described
broadly: a point that is related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there is another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points is bisected by the original point