circumambulatory

adjective

That is circumambulating.

“the steps lead to lower circumambulatory path”

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Meanings

adjectivecircumambulatory (comparative more circumambulatory, superlative most circumambulatory)

comparative more circumambulatory · superlative most circumambulatory

  1. That is circumambulating.

    the steps lead to lower circumambulatory path

  2. Designed especially for ritualistic circumambulation.
  3. figurativelyIndirectly discussing a subject extensively without getting to the point; prolix.

Origin

From circumambulate + -ory.

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APA

circumambulatory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circumambulatory

MLA

“circumambulatory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circumambulatory. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “circumambulatory,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/circumambulatory.

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