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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 tolimit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreaselessenminify
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is CIRCUMSCRIBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumscribes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
CIRCUMSCRIBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is CIRCUMSCRIBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumscribes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCUMSCRIBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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