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the origen of radius is spanish

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I imagine it comes from the verb RADIO - radiate. Also from RADIX - root.

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I dont know.this thing lies.

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It's Latin.

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What origin does the word radius come from?

Radius is from the Latin root word radius, spoke of a wheel, a staff, a beam of light.


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