demarcation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of marking or indicating a boundary or limit.

  - "The demarcation line between the two countries is heavily guarded."
  - "The demarcation point for the property line is marked with a stone."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demarcation
arcation , station , vacation

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Variants

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demarcation , demarcations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'demarcare' which means 'to mark off'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'demarcation' is also used in biology to refer to the boundary between different species.

2. In astronomy, a demarcation line is used to mark the boundary between different types of stars.

3. The word 'demarcation' is often used in the context of setting boundaries or limits, such as in legal or political contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boundary: A line or point that marks the limit of an area or space.

2. Limit: The maximum or minimum value that a quantity can have.

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Culture

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In literature, demarcation is used metaphorically to refer to the distinction between different ideas or concepts. In art, it can refer to the use of lines or boundaries to create depth and perspective.

How to Memorize "demarcation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line on a map separating two territories, or imagine drawing a line to divide a cake evenly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of marking or separating something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'demarcation' as 'make a mark on the situation'.

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