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Circumferential Definition & Meaning

circumferential
adjective
  1. lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts; "circumferential highways around cities"

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Frequently asked questions

What does circumferential mean?
lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts; "circumferential highways around cities"
What part of speech is circumferential?
Circumferential is an adjective.

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