Demarcate: meaning, definitions and examples
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demarcate
[ dɪˈmɑːkeɪt ]
border
To set the boundaries or limits of something, such as a territory or a piece of land.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| demarcate |
Useful when talking about setting clear boundaries or distinctions, especially in a formal or legal context.
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| delimit |
Often used in technical, scientific, or geographic contexts to specify limits or boundaries.
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| delineate |
Appropriate when describing or outlining something in detail, often used in art, literature, or detailed explanations.
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| separate |
Common in everyday language when indicating things are apart or disconnected. This word also carries a neutral tone and is quite versatile.
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Examples of usage
- The fence demarcates the property line between our house and the neighbor's.
- The river demarcates the border between the two countries.
Translations
Translations of the word "demarcate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 demarcar
🇮🇳 सीमा निर्धारित करना
🇩🇪 abgrenzen
🇮🇩 menandai
🇺🇦 розмежовувати
🇵🇱 wyznaczać
🇯🇵 区切る (くぎる)
🇫🇷 délimiter
🇪🇸 delimitar
🇹🇷 sınırlarını belirlemek
🇰🇷 경계를 정하다
🇸🇦 تحديد الحدود
🇨🇿 vymezit
🇸🇰 vymedziť
🇨🇳 划定 (huàdìng)
🇸🇮 označiti
🇮🇸 afmarka
🇰🇿 шектелу
🇬🇪 საზღვრების დადგენა
🇦🇿 müəyyən etmək
🇲🇽 delimitar
Etymology
The word 'demarcate' originated from the Latin word 'demarcare', which means 'to mark out'. The term has been used since the mid-19th century to refer to the act of setting boundaries or limits. In modern usage, 'demarcate' is commonly used in legal, geographical, and political contexts to indicate the separation or delineation of areas or territories.