circum-
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Prefix · means "around"
Roots often paired with circum-
Associated Words · 15
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circumstance
A condition or fact related to an event; one's situation
circumvent
To bypass or evade something cleverly
circumference
The boundary line of a circle; the length of this line
circumscribe
To restrict or limit; to draw a boundary around
circumspect
Cautious and careful about all circumstances
circumnavigate
To travel completely around something, especially the world
circumnavigation
The act of traveling completely around the world
circumscription
The act of limiting or defining a boundary
circumlocution
An indirect, wordy way of expressing something
circumvention
Avoiding or bypassing something; overcoming by trickery
circumfuse
To pour or spread around; to surround
circumnavigator
A person who travels around the world by ship
circumsolar
Surrounding or revolving around the Sun
circumvolution
A rotating or winding movement around an axis
circumscribed
Strictly limited or restricted in scope