Borderline: meaning, definitions and examples
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borderline
[ ˈbɔːdə(r)laɪn ]
mental health
Relating to or characteristic of a borderline personality disorder, typically manifested by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.
Synonyms
BPD, borderline personality disorder
Examples of usage
- She has borderline personality disorder, which causes her to have difficulty maintaining stable relationships.
- His behavior is often unpredictable and reflects his borderline tendencies.
generic
At the edge or boundary of something, almost reaching or meeting a particular condition or standard.
Synonyms
almost reaching, on the edge
Examples of usage
- The project is in a borderline state, it could either succeed or fail.
- The temperature is borderline freezing, so you should wear a warm jacket.
Translations
Translations of the word "borderline" in other languages:
🇵🇹 limite
🇮🇳 सीमा रेखा
🇩🇪 Grenzlinie
🇮🇩 garis batas
🇺🇦 межа
🇵🇱 granica
🇯🇵 境界線
🇫🇷 ligne de démarcation
🇪🇸 línea límite
🇹🇷 sınır çizgisi
🇰🇷 경계선
🇸🇦 حدود
🇨🇿 hraniční čára
🇸🇰 hraničná línia
🇨🇳 边界线
🇸🇮 mejna črta
🇮🇸 landamæri
🇰🇿 шекара сызығы
🇬🇪 საზღვარი
🇦🇿 sərhəd xətti
🇲🇽 línea límite
Word origin
The term 'borderline' originated in the early 20th century, originally used in the context of psychiatry to describe a personality type that was on the border between neurosis and psychosis. Over time, it has evolved to have broader meanings relating to boundaries and limits. The word 'borderline' combines 'border' and 'line,' emphasizing the concept of being on the edge or boundary of something.
See also: bordering, borderland, borders.