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Circumscribed

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v. Simple past tense and past participle of circumscribe.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Inclosed within certain limits; its; narrow, as applied to the mind: specifically, in pathology, applied to tumors whose bases are well defined and distinct from the surrounding parts.

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adj. subject to limits or subjected to limits

Word Usage

"Lake called the FCC's role in retrans disputes "circumscribed" -- FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said the FCC did not plan to step in if Sinclair pulls its signals Jan. 8, so long as the bargaining is in "good faith.""

Verb Form

circumscribed circumscribes circumscribing

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

delineate draw trace describe line

Cross Reference

bound restrict describe

Variant

inscribe

Form

circumscription

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

surround bound confine restrain

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

Scribe ascribe bribe describe gibe

Same Context

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cross-examined indisposed localize averse disappoint