borderline
|bor-der-line|
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🇺🇸
/ˈbɔːrdərˌlaɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɔːdəˌlaɪn/
boundary or near
Etymology
Etymology Information
'borderline' originates from the combination of 'border' and 'line', where 'border' meant 'boundary' and 'line' referred to a demarcation.
Historical Evolution
'borderline' evolved from the concept of a 'border line' used in cartography and territorial demarcation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a line marking a boundary', but over time it evolved to also mean 'almost or nearly a particular thing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a line marking a boundary.
The borderline between the two countries is heavily guarded.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45