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CIRCUMSCRIBED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word circumscribed. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word circumscribed. (close relations)
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bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

confined
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not invading healthy tissue

• not free to move about

adjective satellite

• being in captivity

constrained
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking spontaneity; not natural

encircled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• confined on all sides

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

restricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

adjective satellite

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• the lowest level of official classification for documents

penned
verbv
noun

• a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

• an enclosure for confining livestock

• a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play

• a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

• female swan

verb

• produce a literary work

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 CIRCUMSCRIBED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circumscribed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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