Finesentence logo

Circumvented: meaning, definitions and examples

🚧
Add to dictionary

circumvented

 

[ ˈsɜːrkəmˌvɛntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding a rule

To circumvent means to find a way around an obstacle or challenge, often by using clever or evasive methods. This term is commonly used when referring to actions taken to avoid regulations, restrictions, or obstacles.

Synonyms

avoid, bypass, elude, skirt

Examples of usage

  • He managed to circumvent the new tax law.
  • She circumvented the security system with ease.
  • They attempted to circumvent the regulations regarding safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "circumvented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circunvencionado

🇮🇳 बचकर निकला

🇩🇪 umgangen

🇮🇩 dihindari

🇺🇦 обійшов

🇵🇱 obejście

🇯🇵 回避された

🇫🇷 contourné

🇪🇸 eludido

🇹🇷 aşılmış

🇰🇷 우회된

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 obešel

🇸🇰 obídený

🇨🇳 规避的

🇸🇮 obšli

🇮🇸 umfarið

🇰🇿 айналып өткен

🇬🇪 გადავლილი

🇦🇿 kənarlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 eludido

Etymology

The word 'circumvent' comes from the Latin 'circumvenire', where 'circum' means 'around' and 'venire' means 'to come'. This combination reflects the idea of coming around something to avoid it or to catch it unawares. The term started being used in the early 15th century in English, maintaining its meaning related to avoiding or bypassing something. Over the centuries, it has been adopted in legal, technical, and everyday contexts, particularly in discussions about circumventing laws, rules, or obstacles in various fields. The flexibility of the term has allowed it to remain relevant in modern language, often appearing in legal and corporate discussions about compliance and regulations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,819, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.