circumfluent

adjective

cir·cum·flu·ent (ˌ)sər-ˈkəm-flü-ənt

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: flowing round or surrounding in the manner of a fluid

circumfluous

(ˌ)sər-ˈkəm-flü-əs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

from Latin circumfluent-, circumfluens, present participle of circumfluere to flow around, from circum- + fluere to flow — more at fluid

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of circumfluent was in 1577

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“Circumfluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumfluent. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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