Circumscription

Pronunciation: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskrɪpʃən/

Definitions of circumscription

noun the act of drawing a line around something

Example Sentences

A1 The circumscription of the area was marked by a fence.

A2 The circumscription of the rules made it clear what was allowed and what was not.

B1 The circumscription of the project scope helped keep the team focused.

B2 The circumscription of her responsibilities allowed her to excel in her role.

C1 The circumscription of the legal boundaries was crucial in determining the outcome of the case.

C2 The circumscription of the investigation led to the discovery of new evidence.

Examples of circumscription in a Sentence

formal The circumscription of the land was clearly marked by the stone pillars.

informal They put up a fence to show the circumscription of their property.

slang The cops drew a circumscription around the crime scene with caution tape.

figurative The circumscription of her responsibilities left her feeling trapped and limited.

Grammatical Forms of circumscription

• past tense: circumscribed
• plural: circumscriptions
• comparative: more circumscribed
• superlative: most circumscribed
• present tense: circumscribes
• future tense: will circumscribe
• perfect tense: has circumscribed
• continuous tense: is circumscribing
• singular: circumscription
• positive degree: circumscription
• infinitive: to circumscribe
• gerund: circumscribing
• participle: circumscribing

Origin and Evolution of circumscription

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'circumscription' originated from the Latin word 'circumscribere', which means to draw a line around or to limit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'circumscription' has evolved to also mean the act of restricting or confining something within limits, both physically and metaphorically.