CIRCUMSCRIBES
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Circumscribes.
Circumscribes - 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 fence circumscribes the entire property."
"The line drawn on the map circumscribes the city limits."
"He circumscribes his goals to what is achievable."
"The law circumscribes the rights of the accused."
"The circle circumscribes the triangle perfectly."
Word Game Points
Is CIRCUMSCRIBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumscribes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIRCUMSCRIBES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumscribes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIRCUMSCRIBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumscribes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIRCUMSCRIBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
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