circumjacent

adjective cir·cum·ja·cent \ˌsər-k^əm-ˈjā-s^ənt\

Definition of CIRCUMJACENT

: lying adjacent on all sides : surrounding

Latin circumjacent-, circumjacens, present participle of circumjacēre to lie around, from circum- + jacēre to lie — more at adjacent

First Known Use: 15th century

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