DELIMITATION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word delimitation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DELIMITATION
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boundary | nounn | |||||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||||
confinement | nounn | |||||||
noun • concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child • the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them • the state of being confined • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | ||||||||
definition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol • clarity of outline | ||||||||
delineation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a graphic or vivid verbal description • a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects • representation by drawing or painting etc | ||||||||
demarcation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the boundary of a specific area • a conceptual separation or distinction | ||||||||
limitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | ||||||||
restriction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | ||||||||
border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
borderline | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary adjective satellite • of questionable or minimal quality | ||||||||
mete | verbv | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary | ||||||||
boundary line | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary |