CIRCUMSCRIBING
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Circumscribing.
Circumscribing - 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 police are circumscribing the area to search for the missing child."
"The fence serves the purpose of circumscribing the garden."
"They are currently circumscribing the crime scene with caution tape."
"The artist is circumscribing the shape of the figure with charcoal."
"The detective is circumscribing the area on the map where the suspect was last seen."
Word Game Points
Is CIRCUMSCRIBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumscribing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIRCUMSCRIBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumscribing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIRCUMSCRIBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumscribing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIRCUMSCRIBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 31.
