English Explanatory Dictionary

demarcate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
  2. To mark the difference between two causes of action; to distinguish.

Pronunciation

/ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/ /dɪˈmɑːkeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-demarcate.wav /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdi.mɑɹˌkeɪt/

Word forms

demarcate demarcates demarcating demarcated

Etymology

Back-formation from demarcation.

Synonyms

demark delimit delineate

Related words

demarcation

Derived words

demarcatable demarcative demarcator nondemarcated redemarcate undemarcated
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