circum- — around, about (affix)
circum-
around, about
Component
prefix
Latin · Latin 'around' (circumference, circumnavigate).
Used in (4)
circumstance
B2
/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/
A fact or condition that affects a situation or event.
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circumference
C2
/sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/
the boundary line encompassing an area or object
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circumnavigate
C2
/ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
To travel all the way around something, especially the world by sea.
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circumspect
C2+
/ˈsɚkəmˌspɛkt/
cautious and wary of consequences before acting
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