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CIRCUMSCRIBE Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word circumscribe. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word circumscribe. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CIRCUMSCRIBE

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limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

confine to
verbv
verb

• restrict or confine within limits

Best Hypernyms For CIRCUMSCRIBE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circumscribe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
delineate describe draw line trace bound confine constrain decrease define delimit enclose lessen limit minify restrict

Alternatives for LIMIT

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