CIRCUMAMBIENT

Etymology

Adjective

circumambient (comparative more circumambient, superlative most circumambient)

Including all aspects of; encompassing.

Surrounding.

Adverb

circumambient (comparative more circumambient, superlative most circumambient)

in a circumambient manner

Source: Wiktionary


Cir`cum*am"bi*ent, a. Etym: [Pref. circum- + ambient.]

Definition: Surrounding; inclosing or being on all sides; encompassing. "The circumambient heaven." J. Armstrong.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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