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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

circumscribe

/sərˈkʌmˌskraɪb/ verb · British & US
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What does circumscribe mean?

verb

To draw a line around something, especially to limit or restrict it. To describe or define the limits or scope of something.

Example

"The artist's use of color helped to circumscribe the mood of the painting."

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