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.
circumference
C2
/sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/
the boundary line encompassing an area or object
circumnavigate
C2
/ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
To travel all the way around something, especially the world by sea.
circumspect
C2+
/ˈsɚkəmˌspɛkt/
cautious and wary of consequences before acting