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Another word for circumscribe

circumscribe Synonyms

circumscribe

v.

To trace a line around
encircle, encompass, girdle; see circle, surround 1.
To limit
restrict, bound, confine; see define 1, limit, restrict 2. See syn. study at limit.

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Another word for circumscribe

verb

To place a limit on:

confine, limit, restrict. See limited

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The Pythagorean school of philosophers adopted the theory of a spherical earth, but from metaphysical rather than scientific reasons; their convincing argument was that a sphere being the most perfect solid figure was the only one worthy to circumscribe the dwellingplace of man.

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