Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

circumferential

Adjective
/sərˌkəmˈfɛrənʃəl/
Definition
Relating to or situated around the circumference of something.
Examples
  • The circumferential road around the city helps to reduce traffic congestion in the center.
  • During the construction, they marked the circumferential limits of the property.
  • He took circumferential measurements to ensure the fence would fit properly around the garden.
Meaning
Circumferential describes something that is located or goes around the outer edge or boundary of an object or area.
Synonyms
  • Peripheral
  • Outer
  • Surrounding
  • Encircling
  • Bordering