Definition of Demarcation

1. Noun. The boundary of a specific area.

Exact synonyms: Demarcation Line, Limit
Specialized synonyms: Edge, City Limit, City Limits, Upper Limit, Lower Limit, Three-mile Limit
Generic synonyms: Bound, Boundary, Bounds
Derivative terms: Demarcate, Demarcate

2. Noun. A conceptual separation or distinction. "There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
Exact synonyms: Contrast, Dividing Line, Line
Generic synonyms: Differentiation, Distinction
Specialized synonyms: Point Of No Return, Rubicon
Derivative terms: Contrast, Contrast, Demarcate

Definition of Demarcation

1. n. The act of marking, or of ascertaining and setting a limit; separation; distinction.

Definition of Demarcation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Demarcation

1. A setting of limits; a boundary. Origin: Fr. Fr. L. De, from, + Mediev. L. Marco, to mark (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demarcation

demand loan
demand note
demand pacemaker
demand pulse generator
demanned
demanning
demans
demantoid
demantoid
demantoids
demarcate
demarcated
demarcates
demarcating
demarcation (current term)
demarcation (current term)
demarcations
demarcation current
demarcation line
demarcation line of retina
demarcation potential
demarche
demarches
demark
demarked
demarking
demarks
Demarquay's symptom
demasculinise
demasculinize

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