Circum- Root Words Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a circle?

To turn around like a wheel.

A path for an electrical current to flow around.

A round shape that has no beginning or end. (correct)

A small circle; a ring or round band worn as an ornament.

What is a circlet?

A small circle; a ring or round band worn as an ornament, especially on the head.

What is a circuit?

A path for an electrical current to flow around.

What does it mean to circulate?

To move around an area or a place, often returning to a starting point. Signup and view all the answers

What is circumference?

The distance all the way around a circle. Signup and view all the answers

What does circumflex mean?

Bending around, curved. Signup and view all the answers

What does circum navigate refer to?

To go completely around. Signup and view all the answers

What does circumrotate mean?

To turn around like a wheel. Signup and view all the answers

What does circumspect mean?

Careful; careful to look all around before doing something. Signup and view all the answers

What does circumvent mean?

To prevent something from happening by careful thinking; to get around something, to entrap. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Root Word: Circ-; Circum-

"Circ-" and "circum-" root words relate to circular shapes or actions involving circular movement.

Circle

Defined as a round shape with no beginning or end, representing completeness or continuity.

Circlet

Refers to a small circle, often signifying a ring or decorative band, typically worn on the head.

Circuit

Describes a continuous path for an electrical current to flow, fundamental in electrical engineering and technology.

Circulate

Represents the action of moving around an area or returning to a starting point, applicable in contexts like air flow and information dissemination.

Circumference

The measurement of the distance surrounding a circle, essential in geometry, calculated as 2πr (where r is the radius).

Circumflex

Characterized by bending or curving around, often used in anatomy or phonetics to describe certain shapes or sounds.

Circumnavigate

Means to travel all the way around something, often used in the context of sailing or aviation.

Circumrotate

Describes the action of turning around an axis or point like a wheel, relevant in mechanics and motion studies.

Circumspect

Refers to being careful and heedful of potential risks, emphasizing the importance of looking around before making decisions.

Circumvent

The act of finding a way to overcome an obstacle or prevent something from occurring through thoughtful planning, often with strategic implications.

Description

Explore the meanings of various words that contain the root 'circ-' or 'circum-'. This flashcard set is designed to help you understand how these roots are used in different contexts and enhance your vocabulary. Perfect for students looking to expand their knowledge of word formation.