circumvented

Meanings

• Verb

  To find a way around an obstacle or problem, often by using indirect means.

  - "Despite the traffic jam, we were able to circumvent the city and arrive at our destination on time."
  - "The company's new marketing strategy aims to circumvent the competition and gain a larger market share."

• Verb

  To outmaneuver or outwit someone, often in a deceitful or unscrupulous way.

  - "The politician was accused of circumventing the law to secure a lucrative contract."
  - "The hacker attempted to circumvent the security system to gain unauthorized access to the network."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumvented
deflected , perfected , reflected

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Variants

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circumvent , circumvented , circumventing , circumvention , circumventions , circumvents

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Forms

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circumventing, circumventedly, circumventedness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'circumventus', meaning 'surrounded' or 'encompassed'. The verb form developed from the idea of finding a way around an obstacle or problem.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'circumvent' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Circumvented is a palindrome when you remove the first and last letters, making it 'circumvented'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Avoidance: The act of avoiding or circumventing something, often due to fear or reluctance.

2. Workaround: A solution to a problem that involves finding a way around a limitation or obstacle.

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Quotes

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1. His appreciation of this finer side of life is "circumvented" by a cynicism that he tells me is common to Eastern Europeans.

   - Lynne Tillman,{it}Motion Sickness{/it},1991

2. … Rondon and Lyra paddled to the right side, where they found a channel that "circumvented" the worst part of the rapids.

   - Candice Millard,{it}The River of Doubt{/it},2005

3. Los Angeles was the beachhead for the sushi invasion, attracting many Japanese chefs eager to make their fortunes and to "circumvent" the grueling 10-year apprenticeship required in their homeland.

   - Jay McInerney,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},10 June 2007

4. The thirty-six-hour workweek established by the garment-industry code was "circumvented" by having the workers punch out at five P.M., leave by the back door (their usual entrance), then return by the front door and work until eleven P.M. without punching the clock.

   - Melissa Hield,{it}Speaking For Ourselves{/it},(1977) 1984

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Culture

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In literature, circumvented is often used to describe characters who find creative ways to overcome obstacles or outwit their enemies. In art, it can be represented as a labyrinth or maze, symbolizing the journey of finding a way around an obstacle. In music, circumvented can be used as a metaphor for a complex melody or rhythm that requires the listener to navigate and understand.

How to Memorize "circumvented"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winding road that goes around an obstacle, or a person navigating through a maze to find a way out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of finding a way around a problem or obstacle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Circumvent obstacles, find a way around'.

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