circumfluent

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈflʊɛnt/; /sərˈkʌmflʊɛnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

surrounding or flowing around something

“The circumfluent waters of the lake made the surrounding landscape beautiful.”

2. noun

a river or stream that flows around a lake or island

“The circumfluent river formed a serene pathway around the lake’s shoreline.”

Synonyms

  • lateral
  • peripheral

Antonyms

  • central
  • internal