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circumduct

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cir-cumduct
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To move an extremity about an axis so that the distal end delineates a circle whilst the proximal end stays fixed.

verb

To lead about or astray.

Obsolete

verb

To contravene; to nullify.

Obsolete

verb

Alternative form of circumduce (“to close a case to further proof”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin circumductus, past participle of circumducere (“to lead around”), from circum + ducere (“to lead”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

circumducts (present, singular) circumducting (participle, present) circumducted (participle, past) circumducted (past)

Frequently Paired Words

circumduction circumductory

Questions

What does circumduct mean?
To move an extremity about an axis so that the distal end delineates a circle whilst the proximal end stays fixed.
Where does circumduct come from?
From Latin circumductus, past participle of circumducere (“to lead around”), from circum + ducere (“to lead”).

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