circumferential
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9.3
- adjective
- /sɜrˌkʌmˈfɛrənʃəl/
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circunferencial
- The Series DT3747 sensor measures circumferential strain around the diameter of the surface to which it is mounted.
- circumferential leakage
- circumferential measurement
- circumferential and radial
Examples
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And in fact, this is the first time that we've seen circumferential cracks.
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The leakage may be thought of as composed of radial and circumferential components.
Academic text (1998) -
A left-sided predominance has been reported, but hemangiomas may be bilateral, circumferential, or multiple.
Academic text (2006) -
Routine and microscopic examinations of the left ear canal revealed the presence of a blue-hued, circumferential swelling that prevented clear visualization of the tympanic membrane.
Academic text (2006) -
The circumferential road around the city makes it easy to avoid traffic.
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The architect designed a circumferential pathway that encircles the entire park.
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During the exploration, they measured the circumferential distance of the ancient ruins.
Synonyms
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4.7
At the edge of something, for example land by a river
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4.8
Going all the way around something to cover every side
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3.4
Shaped like a circle
Surrounding something on all sides, like walls around a town
Surrounding something on all sides like a ring
Surrounding a place or object on all sides
Moving around something on all sides, like water, mist, or people
How Peripheral
Surface Forms
Morphology
circumferential = circumference (semi-transparent) = circumference + ial
The adjective is built from 'circumference' plus an adjectival suffix, but the exact geometric sense is slightly specialized rather than fully predictable for a learner.
Etymology
The word circumferential comes from the Latin parts circum- 'around' and ferre 'to carry', and it shares the same root as circumference. So, it means something that lies or goes 'around' the outer edge of an object.