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- DictionaryCir·cum·scribe/ˈsərkəmˌskrīb/
verb
- 1. restrict (something) within limits: "their movements were strictly monitored and circumscribed"
- 2. draw (a figure) around another, touching it at points but not cutting it: "if a hexagon is circumscribed about a circle the lines joining opposite vertices meet in one point"
The meaning of CIRCUMSCRIBE is to constrict the range or activity of definitely and clearly. How to use circumscribe in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Circumscribe.
Synonyms for CIRCUMSCRIBE: limit, restrict, confine, tighten, hold down, hinder, cap, impede; Antonyms of CIRCUMSCRIBE: exceed, expand, broaden, widen, overextend, overreach.
Circumscribe definition: to draw a line around; encircle. See examples of CIRCUMSCRIBE used in a sentence.
CIRCUMSCRIBE definition: 1. to limit something: 2. If you circumscribe a triangle, square, etc., you draw a circle that…. Learn more.
To circumscribe is to limit or restrict. If you spend too much time watching TV instead of fulfilling other obligations, you might circumscribe your TV-watching time to one hour daily (or two hours, if your favorite show is on).
CIRCUMSCRIBE meaning: 1. to limit something: 2. If you circumscribe a triangle, square, etc., you draw a circle that…. Learn more.
circumscribe something (specialist) to draw a circle around another shape. Definition of circumscribe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a. To enclose (a polygon or polyhedron) within a configuration of lines, curves, or surfaces so that every vertex of the enclosed object is incident on the enclosing configuration. b. To erect (such a configuration) around a polygon or polyhedron: circumscribe a circle around a square.
1. to restrict within limits. 2. to mark or set the bounds of. 3. to draw a geometric construction around (another construction) so that the two are in contact but do not intersect. Compare inscribe (sense 4) 4. to draw a line round.
the act of circumscribing (= limiting something), or the state of being circumscribed: This act led to the circumscription of presidential powers in the area of foreign policy. He considered this to be a serious circumscription of his political rights. Fewer examples.
