What does circumstant mean?
Circumstant means (archaic) Standing or placed around; surrounding..
Circumstant
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) Standing or placed around; surrounding..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) Standing or placed around; surrounding.
- (grammar) An adjunct.
Example Sentences
And then he will perceive the reason why light is darted from the body of the sun with that incredible celerity wherewith its beams fly to visit the remotest parts of the world, and how of necessity it gives motion to all circumstant bodies […]
Synonyms for circumstant
Antonyms for circumstant
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Word Forms
- more circumstant
- most circumstant
- circumstants
Usage Notes
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How do you use circumstant in a sentence?
And then he will perceive the reason why light is darted from the body of the sun with that incredible celerity wherewith its beams fly to visit the remotest parts of the world, and how of necessity it gives motion to all circumstant bodies […]
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