What does circumscribed mean?
Circumscribed means Limited narrowly; restricted..
Circumscribed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Limited narrowly; restricted..
Definitions by Sense
- Limited narrowly; restricted.
- simple past and past participle of circumscribe
Example Sentences
Blair brought out the febrile intensity of Stanhope, wiring himself into his ever more circumscribed troglodyte world, speculating moodily on the worm that went down when it thought it was coming up. Robert Philp thought Blair's ...
Synonyms for circumscribed
Antonyms for circumscribed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more circumscribed
- most circumscribed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for circumscribed?
Common synonyms include restricted, limited, defined, delimited.
What is the opposite of circumscribed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use circumscribed in a sentence?
Blair brought out the febrile intensity of Stanhope, wiring himself into his ever more circumscribed troglodyte world, speculating moodily on the worm that went down when it thought it was coming up. Robert Philp thought Blair's ...
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