delimitation
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ɪˌteɪt
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delimit or delimitate (diːˈlɪmɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to mark or prescribe the limits or boundaries of; demarcate | |
| delimitate or delimitate | |
| —vb | |
| delimi'tation or delimitate | |
| —n | |
| de'limitative or delimitate | |
| —adj | |
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Delimitation
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| delimit or delimitate (diːˈlɪmɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to mark or prescribe the limits or boundaries of; demarcate | |
| delimitate or delimitate | |
| —vb | |
| delimi'tation or delimitate | |
| —n | |
| de'limitative or delimitate | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
delimitation
1836, from Fr. délimitation (18c.), noun of action from délimiter (see delimit). Related: Delimited.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
The delimitation error arises when not every part of the sample has an equal chance of being selected.
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