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demarcated
[
dih-
mahr
-keyt
,
dee
-mahr-keyt
]
Origin
de·mar·cate
/
dɪˈmɑr
keɪt
,
ˈdi
mɑrˌkeɪt
/
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[
dih-
mahr
-keyt
,
dee
-mahr-keyt
]
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verb (used with object),
-cat·ed,
-cat·ing.
1.
to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of:
to demarcate a piece of property.
2.
to separate distinctly:
to demarcate the lots with fences.
Origin:
1810–20;
back formation from
demarcation
Related forms
de·mar·ca·tor,
noun
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Word Origin & History
demarcate
1816, back-formation from
demarcation
. Related: Demarcated (1882); demarcating (1840).
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