Circumscription
noun
The act of marking off or defining something, typically restrictive.
The circumscription of hereditary monarchy brought a clear structure to the kingdom.
Often appears as...
- circumscription of territory
- circumscription of power
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Formal
Academic
noun
The act of drawing a line around something or the state of being enclosed.
In geometry, a circumscription about a figure can sometimes help to find the figure's perimeter.
Often appears as...
- circumscription of a circle
- circumscription of a polygon
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Formal
Technical
noun
A containing or holding within limits.
His budget put a severe circumscription on his ambitions.
Often appears as...
- circumscription of standards
- economic circumscription
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Formal
Academic
noun
The state of being within limits.
Under the quantum circumscription, the particle's behavior could be more predictable.
Often appears as...
- physical circumscription
- quantum circumscription
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Formal
Technical
noun
The act of marking off or defining something, typically restrictive.
The circumscription of hereditary monarchy brought a clear structure to the kingdom.
Often appears as...
- circumscription of territory
- circumscription of power
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The act of drawing a line around something or the state of being enclosed.
In geometry, a circumscription about a figure can sometimes help to find the figure's perimeter.
Often appears as...
- circumscription of a circle
- circumscription of a polygon
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A containing or holding within limits.
His budget put a severe circumscription on his ambitions.
Often appears as...
- circumscription of standards
- economic circumscription
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The state of being within limits.
Under the quantum circumscription, the particle's behavior could be more predictable.
Often appears as...
- physical circumscription
- quantum circumscription
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Highlights how control is implemented or maintained in various contexts.
The circumscription of local governance is often debated in politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Boundaries
Suggests the establishment of legal limitations in society or agreements.
International laws focus on the circumscription of fishing zones between nations.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Negativity
Often carries a negative connotation, implying restrictions might be unwelcome.
Activists protest the circumscription of Internet freedom.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Highlights how control is implemented or maintained in various contexts.
The circumscription of local governance is often debated in politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Boundaries
Suggests the establishment of legal limitations in society or agreements.
International laws focus on the circumscription of fishing zones between nations.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Negativity
Often carries a negative connotation, implying restrictions might be unwelcome.
Activists protest the circumscription of Internet freedom.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Highlights how control is implemented or maintained in various contexts.
The circumscription of local governance is often debated in politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Boundaries
Suggests the establishment of legal limitations in society or agreements.
International laws focus on the circumscription of fishing zones between nations.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Negativity
Often carries a negative connotation, implying restrictions might be unwelcome.
Activists protest the circumscription of Internet freedom.
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