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to demark

to demark

8.0
To show the limits of something, for example an area or duties
  • verb
  • /dɪˈmɑrk/
translation icon : delimitar
  • Between those horizons are no lines demarking "Here be the godly" from "Here be the unsure" from "Here be the damned" (just kidding), but instead there is a continuous and unbroken plane of philosophies running in all directions.

Examples

  • The fence was installed to demark the boundary between the two properties.

  • Paragraph demarked 'Early history' which reads: 'Combined with the study of mankind in all its aspects, especially human culture we are therefore examining that society through the exploration of classical structure.'

    It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)

  • The theological note de fide ecclesiastica definita is used to demark a truth of faith solemnly defined by the Church but not as revealed, such as the validity of receiving the Eucharist under one species.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The teacher used tape to demark the area where the students could play.

  • The sign was placed to demark where parking is allowed.

Synonyms

to mark out
vsto demark
4 4.0

Show the edges of an area, for example with string or chalk

is used more generally for the act of setting limits
to demarcate
vsto demark
4 7.9

To mark the border between two areas with a line or fence

is the straightforward act of showing where limits lie
to mark the boundary
vsto demark
1 3.9

To show the line that separates two places

focuses on showing the division rather than actively creating it
to delimit
vsto demark
  • Formal
1 7.0

To mark the edges of an area or idea

is the basic neutral term for marking limits
to mark off
vsto demark
1 3.4

To draw lines or put tape to show the edge of an area

is the broader concept of creating boundaries, not only drawing lines
to delimitate
vsto demark
  • Formal
8.7

Set or mark the limits of an area like a project

is the general neutral word for setting boundaries
to set a clear boundary
vsto demark
4.1

To make a clear line between two areas or kinds of activity

is the neutral act of marking limits without stressing definiteness

Antonyms

to merge
192 3.2

To join two or more things so they become one

How Defined

to define
878 1.0
to demark
8.0
to mark
192 1.0
to indicate
434 3.1

Surface Forms

demark infinitive
demarked past
demarked past participle
demarking present participle
demarks third person singular

Morphology

demark = mark (semi-transparent) = de + mark

The verb is formed from 'de-' + 'mark', but 'de-' here means marking off or separating rather than the common 'removal' sense, which may confuse learners.

Etymology

The word demark is made of de- and mark, where mark means a 'sign' or 'line' (think of a map marker). So, to demark is to put marks or lines that show the 'limits' or borders of something.