How Do You Spell CIRCUMVOLVE?

Pronunciation: [sˈɜːkəmvˌɒlv] (IPA)

The word "circumvolve" is a verb meaning to revolve or rotate around an axis. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvɒlv/, which represents the following sounds: "s" as /s/, "er" as /ɜːr/, "k" as /k/, "u" as /ʌ/, "m" as /m/, "v" as /v/, "o" as /ɒ/, "l" as /l/, and "v" as /v/ again. Remembering the spelling of "circumvolve" can be challenging, but breaking it down into its individual sounds using IPA can help make it easier to remember.

CIRCUMVOLVE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "circumvolve" refers to the act of rotating or revolving something or someone around a central axis or point. It denotes a circular or rotational motion that may involve a full or partial orbit. This term often implies a continuous movement or action, as opposed to a single rotation.

    When applied to physical objects, such as gears or wheels, "circumvolve" signifies the process of turning or spinning them around their axis or in a circular motion. It often denotes the functional or mechanical rotation of an object to achieve a desired outcome, such as the movement of a wheel on an axle to propel a vehicle forward.

    In a figurative sense, "circumvolve" can describe the act of going around or bypassing a particular issue or challenge. It implies finding an alternative route or circumventing a problem through clever maneuvering or strategic thinking. This term conveys the sense of moving in a circular manner to avoid direct confrontation or to achieve a specific objective.

    Overall, "circumvolve" encapsulates the idea of circular or rotational motion, encompassing both physical and metaphorical connotations.

  2. To roll round; to revolve.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CIRCUMVOLVE

  • xircumvolve
  • vircumvolve
  • fircumvolve
  • dircumvolve
  • curcumvolve
  • cjrcumvolve
  • ckrcumvolve
  • corcumvolve
  • c9rcumvolve
  • c8rcumvolve
  • ciecumvolve
  • cidcumvolve
  • cifcumvolve
  • citcumvolve
  • ci5cumvolve
  • ci4cumvolve
  • cirxumvolve
  • cirvumvolve
  • cirfumvolve

Etymology of CIRCUMVOLVE

The word "circumvolve" originates from the Latin word "circumvolvĕre", which is a combination of two Latin elements. "Circum" means "around" or "about", while "volvĕre" means "to roll" or "to turn". This Latin root is also the origin of other words related to rolling or turning, such as "revolve" and "evolve". Therefore, "circumvolve" can be understood as meaning "to roll or turn around" or "to cause to rotate".

Similar spelling words for CIRCUMVOLVE

Conjugate verb Circumvolve

CONDITIONAL

I would circumvolve
you would circumvolve
he/she/it would circumvolve
we would circumvolve
they would circumvolve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be circumvolving
you would be circumvolving
he/she/it would be circumvolving
we would be circumvolving
they would be circumvolving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have circumvolve
you would have circumvolve
he/she/it would have circumvolve
we would have circumvolve
they would have circumvolve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been circumvolving
you would have been circumvolving
he/she/it would have been circumvolving
we would have been circumvolving
they would have been circumvolving

FUTURE

I will circumvolve
you will circumvolve
he/she/it will circumvolve
we will circumvolve
they will circumvolve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be circumvolving
you will be circumvolving
he/she/it will be circumvolving
we will be circumvolving
they will be circumvolving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have circumvolved
you will have circumvolved
he/she/it will have circumvolved
we will have circumvolved
they will have circumvolved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been circumvolving
you will have been circumvolving
he/she/it will have been circumvolving
we will have been circumvolving
they will have been circumvolving

IMPERATIVE

you circumvolve
we let´s circumvolve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to circumvolve

PAST

I circumvolved
you circumvolved
he/she/it circumvolved
we circumvolved
they circumvolved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was circumvolving
you were circumvolving
he/she/it was circumvolving
we were circumvolving
they were circumvolving

PAST PARTICIPLE

circumvolved

PAST PERFECT

I had circumvolved
you had circumvolved
he/she/it had circumvolved
we had circumvolved
they had circumvolved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been circumvolving
you had been circumvolving
he/she/it had been circumvolving
we had been circumvolving
they had been circumvolving

PRESENT

I circumvolve
you circumvolve
he/she/it circumvolves
we circumvolve
they circumvolve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am circumvolving
you are circumvolving
he/she/it is circumvolving
we are circumvolving
they are circumvolving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

circumvolving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have circumvolved
you have circumvolved
he/she/it has circumvolved
we have circumvolved
they have circumvolved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been circumvolving
you have been circumvolving
he/she/it has been circumvolving
we have been circumvolving
they have been circumvolving

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