Definition

Relating to or located around a star.

Example

The astronomers discovered a circumstellar disk of gas and dust around the young star.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new circumstellar discoveries in astronomy?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they find planets around other stars!

I know, right? The idea of circumstellar environments is mind-blowing!

Absolutely! It opens up so many possibilities for finding life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Circumstellar is formed from "circum-" (meaning around) and "stella" (meaning star). The word describes something that is located or occurring around a star.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'around' ('circum-') a 'star' ('stella') — that's what circumstellar means.

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