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Added 3 October 2026

round

/ˈɹaʊ̯nd/ symbol

In Latin: rotundus Wiktionary

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rounding function
round(3.3) = 3

adjective

Of shape: Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.
We sat at a round table to make conversation easier.
Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.
We sat at a round table to make conversation easier.
Spherical; shaped like a ball; having a circular cross-section in more than one direction.
The ancient Egyptian demonstrated that the Earth is round, not flat.

noun

A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
A circular or repetitious route.
hospital rounds
A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
The candidate got a round of applause after every sentence or two.

preposition

Alternative form of around.
I look round the room quickly to make sure it's neat.
Alternative form of around.
The farmer fed his cow hay all the year round.

Origin

From Middle English round, rounde, from Old Northern French roünt, rund, Old French ront, runt, reont ( > French rond), from both Late Latin retundus and the original Latin rotundus. The noun developed partly from the adjective and partly from the corresponding French noun rond. Doublet of rotund.

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