Annulation

/ˌænjuˈleɪʃən/ noun

The process of forming or arranging something in rings or circular bands, or the state of being formed this way.

From Latin 'annulatus' (ringed) combined with the suffix '-ation' (denoting action or process). The root 'annulus' comes from Latin meaning 'ring,' which evolved through Old French before entering English in scientific and architectural contexts.

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