Word: circumvolution
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cir
cum
vo
lu
tion
Definition: The act of revolution, rotation or gyration around an axis.
Morphemes:
Affix: circum-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around, surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: circum-
Language: la
Decoded: circum-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: circum- (round, about)
Affix: volution
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A turning (rolling or revolving) motion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: volvere
Language: la
Decoded: volvere
Meaning: to turn