verb
circumscribe
Circumscribe (verb) means to draw a line all the way around something.
verb
1
To draw a line all the way around something.
2
To keep something within strict limits.
3
To draw the smallest possible circle or sphere around a shape so that the shape fits exactly inside it.
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Etymology
From Latin circumscrībō, from circum (“around”) plus scrībō (“write”); analysed at face value, circum- plus scribe.
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What is the meaning of circumscribe?
"circumscribe" (verb) means to draw a line all the way around something.
What is another word for circumscribe?
Other words for "circumscribe" include limit.
What is the opposite of circumscribe?
The opposite of "circumscribe" is expand.
What are the different meanings of circumscribe?
"circumscribe" has 3 main meanings: 1. To draw a line all the way around something; 2. To keep something within strict limits; 3. To draw the smallest possible circle or sphere around a shape so that the shape fits exactly inside it.
