Word: circumscribe
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: cir
cum
scribe
Definition: To draw a line around; to encircle.
Morphemes:
Affix: circum-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around, surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: circum-
Language: la
Decoded: circum-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: circum- (round, about)
Affix: scribe
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe.