transcription, транскрипция: [ sə(r)-ˈkəm(p)-fərn(t)s, -f(ə-)rən(t)s ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin circumferentia, from circumferre to carry around, from circum- + ferre to carry — more at bear
Date: 14th century
1. : the perimeter of a circle
2. : the external boundary or surface of a figure or object : periphery
• cir·cum·fer·en·tial -ˌkəm(p)-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl adjective