Circumduct
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Circumduct is a verb meaning (anatomy) To move an extremity about an axis so that the distal end delineates a circle whilst the proximal end stays fixed.
Meaning
(anatomy) To move an extremity about an axis so that the distal end delineates a circle whilst the proximal end stays fixed.
More Meanings
- (law, obsolete) To contravene; to nullify.
- (law) Alternative form of circumduce (“to close a case to further proof”).
- (obsolete) To lead about or astray.
Example Sentences
But Acts of Judicature may be cancelled and circumducted by the Will and Direction of the Judge
Word Forms
- circumducts
- circumducting
- circumducted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circ, circumgyre, circumpose, circlize, circumvolute, circumcise.
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