cir·cum·scribe (sûr k m-skr b )tr.v. cir·cum·scribed, cir·cum·scrib·ing, cir·cum·scribes 1. To draw a line around; encircle. 2. To limit narrowly; restrict. 3. To determine the limits of; define. See Synonyms at limit. 4. a. To enclose (a polygon or polyhedron) within a configuration of lines, curves, or surfaces so that every vertex of the enclosed object is incident on the enclosing configuration. b. To erect (such a configuration) around a polygon or polyhedron: circumscribe a circle around a square. [Middle English circumscriben, from Latin circumscr bere : circum-, circum- + scrbere, to write; see skrbh- in Indo-European roots.]cir cum·scriba·ble adj.cir cum·scriber n. |
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