What is "circumscribe" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does circumscribe mean in English? Meaning of circumscribe definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "circumscribe" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "circumscribe": draw a line around

Verb

  • Meaning: draw a line around
  • Example: He drew a circle around the points
  • Synonyms: circumscribe
  • Hypernyms: delineate describe draw line trace
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/

    Meaning of "circumscribe": restrict or confine,

    Verb

  • Meaning: restrict or confine,
  • Example: I limit you to two visits to the pub a day
  • Synonyms: circumscribe confine limit
  • Hyponyms: cap content curb curtail cut back delimit delimitate demarcate hold down keep down number ration restrict
  • Hypernyms: decrease lessen minify
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/

    Meaning of "circumscribe": to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

    Verb

  • Meaning: to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect
  • Synonyms: circumscribe
  • Hypernyms: delineate describe draw line trace
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/

    Synonyms:

    delineate, encircle, bar, outline, trammel, girdle, bound, surround, hamper, restrict, define, restrain, enclose, limit, environ, confine, encompass, demarcate, nail down, hem in, prelimit,

    Antonyms:

    unloose, permit, aid, assist, release, liberate, let go, allow, help, free, loose, open,

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