IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kɪ.neɪt/
KK: /ˈsɜr.kɪ.neɪt/
Definition: Describing something that is rolled up in a circular shape, often with the tip in the center, like a young fern leaf.
Example: The circinate fronds of the fern were tightly rolled, waiting to unfurl.
IPA: /ˈsɜːrklɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsɜrklɪŋ/
Definition: A movement in a circular path or shape.
Example: The circling of the birds above the field was a beautiful sight.
Definition: To move around something in a circular path.
Example: The birds were circling above the lake.
IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.lər/
KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.lər/
Definition: Having the shape of a circle or moving in a circular direction.
Example: The children played with a circular ball in the park.
Definition: A printed message or advertisement that is distributed to many people.
Example: The company sent out a circular to inform customers about the new product launch.
IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈæmbiənt//
KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌæm.bi.ənt/
Definition: Surrounding or encompassing something completely from all sides.
Example: The circumambient atmosphere created a sense of isolation for the small village.
IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈfluːənt//
KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌfluːənt/
Definition: Describing something that flows around or surrounds another object, similar to how a liquid moves.
Example: The circumfluent river created a beautiful landscape as it wound around the hills.
IPA: /sɜːrˈkʌmˌpoʊlər/
KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌpoʊlər/
Definition: Relating to or situated around the North or South Pole.
Example: The circumpolar stars are visible all year round in the northern sky.
IPA: /sɪrk/
KK: /sɪrk/
Definition: A bowl-shaped hollow at the top of a mountain valley, often where a glacier or stream begins.
Example: The hikers reached the cirque, amazed by its steep walls and beautiful scenery.
IPA: /ˈsɪr.eɪt/
KK: /ˈsɪrət/
Definition: Describing something that has a structure similar to a cirrus or cirri, which are hair-like or thread-like appendages found in certain organisms.
Example: The cirrate species of jellyfish have long, flowing tentacles that resemble delicate threads.
IPA: /ˌsɪr.əˈkjuː.mjʊ.ləs/
KK: /sɪrəkjuːˈmjuːləs/
Definition: A type of cloud that appears high in the sky, made up of small, white, rounded shapes that are often arranged in a regular pattern.
Example: The sky was filled with cirrocumulus clouds, creating a beautiful ripple effect.
IPA: //ˌsɪrəʊˈstrætəs//
KK: /sɪr.oʊˈstræt.əs/
Definition: A type of high cloud that is thin and often covers the sky, sometimes creating a halo effect around the sun or moon.
Example: The sky was covered with cirrostratus clouds, giving it a soft, hazy appearance.
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