circumjacent
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of circumjacent
1480–90; < Latin circumjacent- (stem of circumjacēns, present participle of circumjacēre to lie around), equivalent to circum- circum- + jac- lie + -ent- -ent
Example Sentences
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Thus does the earth rotate together with circumjacent waters and encircling atmosphere.’
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Bunker Hill and its circumjacent slopes and lowlands have close connection with the earlier stages of two American conflicts for freedom.
From Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism by Putnam, Allen
He likes to give those who are "blest in not being simple men" an occasional peep—as thus—at the circumjacent world of donkeyism.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Feb 3, 1872 by Various
It stood in the midst of a wide space, the circumjacent tents forming a complete circle about it.
From Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf by Reynolds, George W. M. (George William MacArthur)
He obtained patents for a hundred thousand acres of land in different parts of the circumjacent country, and left an ample inheritance to his children.
From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles
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