Circumscription

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈaɪˈɑɹˈkəmˈskɹɪptˈaɪˌɑn/

Circumscription (noun)

  1. The act of defining limits or boundaries around something.
  2. The restriction of ideas or actions to a specific area or topic.

Examples

  • The circumscription of the area was necessary for the project, ensuring no one could enter.
  • The circumscription of the topic helped focus the discussion on key issues.

Common collocations: set a circumscription, create a circumscription, apply a circumscription, impose a circumscription

Synonyms of Circumscription

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Circumscription

  • — Indicates the act of increasing or enlarging boundaries.
  • — Refers to the act of setting free from limitations.