CIRCUMSCRIBE
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Circumscribe.
How to pronounce circumscribe:
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Circumscribe - as a verb
Draw a line around
Example: "Another circle is circumscribed about the square"
Restrict or confine within limits
Example: "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine tolimit7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect
Example Sentences
"The teacher circumscribed the area of study for the final exam."
"The fence circumscribes the playground."
"The treaty circumscribes the use of nuclear weapons."
"She circumscribed her career goals to working in the aerospace industry."
"The regulations circumscribe the activities allowed in the national park."
Word Game Points
Is CIRCUMSCRIBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumscribe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIRCUMSCRIBE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumscribe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIRCUMSCRIBE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumscribe is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIRCUMSCRIBE has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
