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- [dee-mahr-key-shuh n]
- /ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-mahr-key-shuh n]
- /ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of demarcation word
- uncountable noun demarcation Demarcation is the establishment of boundaries or limits separating two areas, groups, or things. 3
- noun demarcation the act of establishing limits or boundaries 3
- noun demarcation a limit or boundary 3
- noun demarcation a strict separation of the kinds of work performed by members of different trade unions 3
- noun demarcation (as modifier) 3
- noun demarcation separation or distinction (often in the phrase line of demarcation) 3
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Origin of demarcation
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; Latinization of Spanish demarcación (in linea de demarcación line of demarcation, dividing the world between Spain and Portugal) derivative of demarcar to mark out the bounds of, equivalent to de- de- + marcar < Italian marcare < Germanic; see mark1, -ation
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Parts of speech for Demarcation
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determiner
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demarcation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
demarcation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demarcation
noun demarcation
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- terminus — the end or extremity of anything.
- bound — Bound is the past tense and past participle of bind.
- limit — the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of his experience; the limit of vision.
- split — to divide or separate from end to end or into layers: to split a log in two.
Antonyms for demarcation
noun demarcation
- unity — the state of being one; oneness.
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