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DELIMITATION Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word delimitation. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word delimitation. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DELIMITATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for delimitation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
bound boundary bounds

Alternatives for BOUNDARY

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