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circumventverb [ T ] uk â /ËsÉË.kÉmËvent/ us â /ËsÉË.kÉmËvent/ formal. âº to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally: Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words.
The prefix circum-which means âaroundâ and the Latin root word circ which mean âringâ both are influential in making up English words. For instance, the prefix circum-gave rise to the words circumference and circumstances, whereas the root circ gave rise to circle and circulation. Clearly a circumference is the bearing âaroundâ a circle, whereas a circle itself is in the form of a âring.â