CIRCUMVENT


Meaning of CIRCUMVENT in English

[ sə:kəm'vɛnt ]

■ verb

1》 find a way around (an obstacle or problem).

2》 archaic outwit.

Derivatives

~ion noun

Origin

ME: from L. cirumvent- 'skirted around', from circumvenire , from circum 'around' + venire 'come'.

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