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

  1. 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

  2. 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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