circumscribed

Definitions

Restricted or limited in scope, range, or extent.

Drawn around a geometric figure so as to touch as many points as possible without cutting it.

Examples

The power of the monarch was strictly circumscribed by the new constitution.

The tumor was small and well circumscribed, making it easier for the surgeon to remove.

His influence in the company was circumscribed by his lack of experience in international markets.

Synonyms

restricted limited confined bounded contained narrow defined

Antonyms

unrestricted unlimited boundless expansive broad infinite unconfined