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circum-

Latin

around

Prefix · means "around"

Roots often paired with circum-

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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

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