circum
Latin for around
Circum is a Latin prefix meaning around or about, appearing in dozens of English words.
To circumnavigate is to sail around; to circumscribe is to draw a line around; to circumvent is to go around an obstacle.
The prefix appears in circumference, circumstance, circumlocution, and many technical terms.
To enclose or restrict
- circumstellarSurrounding a star
- circumpolarAround the pole
- circumlocutionIndirect, wordy expression
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
In the vicinity
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- orbitCurved celestial path
- girthMeasurement around something
- ambitSphere of operation
vicinity · surroundings · periphery · encompassing · encircling · enveloping · bordering · adjacent
Maximum allowed extent
- borderOuter edge or limit
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
- marginEdge of a page
confine · threshold · verge · rim · fringe · extremity · circumscribe · circumscription
circumscribe
To enclose or restrict
- circumstellarSurrounding a star
- circumpolarAround the pole
- circumlocutionIndirect, wordy expression
around
In the vicinity
ambit · vicinity · surroundings · periphery · encompassing · encircling · enveloping · bordering · adjacent · proximity
limit
Maximum allowed extent
- borderOuter edge or limit
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
margin · confine · threshold · verge · rim · fringe · extremity · circumscribe · circumscription · restriction
ring
Closed curve shape
belt · band · girdle · wreath · halo · corona · collar · bracelet · necklace · garland
- full circleReturn to origin
- inner circleExclusive group of confidants
- come full circleReturn to origin
- babysitting circleGroup sharing child supervision duties
- circle timeSeated group activity for children
- closed circleExclusive, restricted group
circle, circumstance, circa, circumvent, circumference, circumnavigate, circumvented, circumvention, circumvents