What does circum- mean?
Circum- means around, surrounding.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · prefix
around, surrounding.
Use circum- when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Circum- means around, surrounding.
Common synonyms include peri-, para-.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use circum- where its definition matches the intended context.
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