circumferential

[ ser-kuhm-fuh-ren-shuh l ]

/ sərˌkʌm fəˈrɛn ʃəl /

of, at, or near the circumference; surrounding; lying along the outskirts.

lying within the circumference.

circuitous; indirect: a circumferential manner of speech.

Origin of circumferential

1600–10; < Latin circumferenti(a) circumference + -al¹

An aluminum diaphragm is employed, the circumferential edge of which is forwardly deflected to form a seat.

Cyclopedia of Telephony & Telegraphy Vol. 1 |Kempster Miller
The forms for this sub-base consist of vertical lagging and circumferential ribs.

Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 |A. Kempkey
Annular dilatation is usually due to circumferential distension just above a stricture.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
Jet-cars still streak around the circumferential highways, their whistles blaring.

Black Eyes and the Daily Grind |Milton Lesser

The circumferential border is attached within the junction of the sclerotic cornea.

Special Report on Diseases of Cattle |U.S. Department of Agriculture