Associations to the word «Circumferential»

Wiktionary

CIRCUMFERENTIAL, adjective. (not comparable) of or pertaining to a circumference
CIRCUMFERENTIAL, adjective. Circuitous, indirect or roundabout

Dictionary definition

CIRCUMFERENTIAL, adjective. Lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts; "circumferential highways around cities".

Wise words

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