demarcation meaning
UK US /ˌdimɑrˈkeɪʃən/ 4 syllables
demarcation (noun): the boundary of a specific area.
demarcation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
demarcation as a noun
- the boundary of a specific area
Synonyms: limit, demarcation line
Type of: boundary
Kinds: edge, city limit, upper limit, lower limit, three-mile limit
Related forms: demarcate
- a conceptual separation or distinction
- there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
Synonyms: line, dividing line, contrast
Type of: differentiation
Kinds: Rubicon
Related forms: demarcate
How to pronounce demarcation
demarcation is pronounced /ˌdimɑrˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with demarcation
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 11-letter words
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