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Definition of circumferential

circumferential

/sɚˌkʌmfəˈɹɛnʃəl/
cir · cum · fer · en · tial
Adverb:circumferentially
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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated on, or extending along a circumference or outer boundary.

Example

"The engineers inspected the circumferential welds on the cylindrical pressure tank for microscopic cracks."

2

American Designating a highway or route that encircles a city or metropolitan area so that traffic can bypass the urban center.

Example

"During rush hour, commuters often take the circumferential highway to avoid downtown congestion."

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• Rhymes for circumferential

• Nearby Words

circumcise
circumcision
circumference
circumferential
circumflex
circumnavigate
circumnavigator

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'circumference', from Late Latin 'circumferentia' (derived from 'circum-', meaning 'around', and 'ferre', meaning 'to carry'), combined with the adjectival suffix '-ial'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Circumferential. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/circumferential
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