circumambulate

Meanings

• Verb

  Walk or march around an object, place, or space.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumambulate
ambulate , delicate , relate , create , contemplate

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Variants

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circumambulate , circumambulated , circumambulates , circumambulating , circumambulation , circumambulations

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Forms

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circumambulates, circumambulated, circumambulating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'circum' meaning 'around' and 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'.

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Trivia

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1. Circumambulation is also known as 'saumurkam' in Sanskrit and 'tawaf' in Arabic.

2. The term 'circumambulate' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. In Hinduism, circumambulation is a common practice during the worship of deities and is believed to bring blessings and purification.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pilgrimage: Circumambulation is a common practice during pilgrimages, where pilgrims walk around a sacred site or object as a sign of respect and devotion.

2. Circumlocution: Circumambulation is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the act of using indirect or lengthy language to avoid a direct or simple statement, also known as circumlocution.

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Culture

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In various religious and cultural practices, circumambulation is a ritualistic act of walking around an object or place, such as a shrine or a sacred tree. It is also used metaphorically to describe the act of considering all aspects of a situation or problem.

How to Memorize "circumambulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of walking around an object or place. Imagine yourself taking steps and completing a full circle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the action of walking around something. Remember the meaning of 'ambulate' (to walk) and 'circum' (around).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Circum-Ambulate' where 'Circum' represents 'around' and 'Ambulate' represents 'to walk'.

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