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cir·cum·am·bi·ent
 circumambient
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- pronunciation:
- suhr
k
 m
aem
bi
nt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
being or reaching all around; surrounding.
the circumambient scents of spring |
| derivations: |
circumambiently (adv.), circumambience (n.) |
The word circumambient
contains the following parts:
ambi-
Latin
prefix
that means both, on both sides, around
  Example words:
- synonyms:
- amphi-, ampho-
circu-, circum-
Latin
prefix
that means around
Example words:
circular, circulate, circulation, circumambient, circumcise, circumference, circumflex, circumfluent, circumfuse, circumlocution, circumlunar, circumnavigate, circumpolar, circumscribe, circumsolar, circumspect, circumstance, circumterrestrial, circumvallate, circumvent, circus
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