demarcate
|de-mar-cate|
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/ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/
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/ˈdiːmɑːkeɪt/
set boundaries
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demarcate' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'demarcar,' where 'de-' meant 'off' and 'marcar' meant 'to mark.'
Historical Evolution
'demarcar' transformed into the English word 'demarcate' through adaptation and usage in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark off boundaries,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to set the boundaries or limits of something.
The surveyor demarcated the property lines.
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Verb 2
to separate distinctly.
The river demarcates the two countries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35