encircled

Meanings

• Verb

  To surround completely with a circle.

  - "The soldiers encircled the enemy camp."
  - "The moat encircled the castle."

• Noun

  A circular shape or pattern.

  - "The encircled wagons formed a protective barrier."
  - "The encircled sun was a common symbol in ancient civilizations."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with encircled
circles , whirls , curls , pearls

---

Variants

List of all variants of encircled that leads to same result
encircle , encircled , encirclement , encirclements , encircles , encircling

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'encercler', from 'en' meaning 'in' or 'around' and 'cercler' meaning 'to encircle'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'encircled' is often used in military strategy to describe the act of surrounding an enemy force.

2. In mathematics, a circle is defined as the set of all points in a plane that are at a constant distance from a given point, called the center.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Circle: A geometric shape with all points on the edge equal distance from the center.

2. Surround: To enclose or encircle completely.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'encircled' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where one is surrounded or trapped, such as in 'The Red Badge of Courage' by Stephen Crane. In art, 'encircled' shapes are commonly used to create a sense of enclosure or protection.

How to Memorize "encircled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle drawn around an object or a group of objects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'encircled' with the idea of protection or enclosure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'E' in 'encircled' stands for 'en' or 'around'.

---

Memorize "encircled" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize encircled is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.