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Circlet

A little circle; esp., an ornament for the person, having the form of a circle; that which encircles, as a ring, a bracelet, or a headband.

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Adornment 76% connected

An adorning; an ornament; a decoration.

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Circle 76% connected

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the ce…

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Balance noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

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Correspondence noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

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Parallel noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes); "parallels never meet"

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Plane noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape; "we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane"; "any line joining two po…

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Ray noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a straight line extending from a point

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Rotation noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin

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Sheet noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape; "we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane"; "any line joining two po…

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Symmetricalness noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

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Symmetry noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

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Translation noun · 78% connection

(mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axi…

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Analytic geometry noun · 78% connection

the use of algebra to study geometric properties; operates on symbols defined in a coordinate system

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Analytical geometry noun · 78% connection

the use of algebra to study geometric properties; operates on symbols defined in a coordinate system

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Area noun · 78% connection

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"

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Coordinate geometry noun · 78% connection

the use of algebra to study geometric properties; operates on symbols defined in a coordinate system

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Expanse noun · 78% connection

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"

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Surface area noun · 78% connection

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"

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Ampyx noun · 78% connection

A woman's headband (sometimes of metal), for binding the front hair.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Anklet noun · 78% connection

An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Annular adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; forming a ring; ringed; ring-shaped; as, annular fibers.

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Armil noun · 78% connection

A bracelet.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Armillary noun · 78% connection

Pertaining to, or resembling, a bracelet or ring; consisting of rings or circles.

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Armlet noun · 78% connection

An arm ring; a bracelet for the upper arm.

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Band verb · 78% connection

In Gothic architecture, the molding, or suite of moldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts.

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Bangle noun · 78% connection

An ornamental circlet, of glass, gold, silver, or other material, worn by women in India and Africa, and in some other countries, upon…

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Belt noun · 78% connection

Anything that resembles a belt, or that encircles or crosses like a belt; a strip or stripe; as, a belt of trees; a belt of sand.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Bracelet noun · 78% connection

An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Circuit noun · 78% connection

That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Earring noun · 78% connection

An ornament consisting of a ring passed through the lobe of the ear, with or without a pendant.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Encircle verb · 78% connection

To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city.

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Epicycle noun · 78% connection

A circle, whose center moves round in the circumference of a greater circle; or a small circle, whose center, being fixed in the defer…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: little, circle, ornament, encircles, ring.
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Felt fungus noun · 78% connection

fungus that frequently encircles twigs and branches of various trees especially citrus trees in southern United States

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Gimbals noun · 78% connection

A contrivance for permitting a body to incline freely in all directions, or for suspending anything, as a barometer, ship's compass, c…

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Girdle noun · 78% connection

That which girds, encircles, or incloses; a circumference; a belt; esp., a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually…

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Girth noun · 78% connection

A band or strap which encircles the body; especially, one by which a saddle is fastened upon the back of a horse.

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