bordering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of being next to or bordering on something.

• Noun

  The state or condition of being adjacent or neighboring.

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Variants

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border , bordered , borderer , borderers , bordering , borders , border on , bordered on , bordering on , borders on

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Etymology

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The word 'bordering' comes from the Old French word 'borger', which means 'to inhabit a place' or 'to dwell'. It is related to the Old North French word 'borde', which means 'edge' or 'border'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bordering' is also used in astronomy to describe the region around a star where its gravitational influence dominates.

2. In the game of chess, a piece is said to be 'bordering' on checkmate when it is under threat of being captured and checkmated on the next move.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adjacency: The state or relationship of being next to or bordering on something.

2. Neighboring: Being next to or bordering on something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of bordering is often used to explore themes of identity and belonging. For example, in Toni Morrison's novel 'Beloved', the characters are described as living in a house that is 'bordered by water' and 'haunted by the past'. In art, the concept of bordering can be seen in the use of frames and edges to define and contain images.

How to Memorize "bordering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map with borders separating different countries or regions. Visualize yourself standing at the border, looking into the neighboring country.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bordering' with the concept of edges or boundaries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym BORDER to remember the meaning: B - Borders, O - Overlaps, R - Regions, T - Touching, E - Edges

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