Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

demarcate

/dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.04 in modern English

Syllables: de-mar-cate
IPA: /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.

verb

To mark the difference between two causes of action; to distinguish.

Example Sentences

"Small Committees of officials are frequently appointed in advance to consider the geographical, topographical, and ethnological evidence that is forthcoming, and to construct a tentative line for their respective Governments; this, after much debate, is embodied in a treaty, which provides for the appointment of Commissioners to demarcate the line upon the spot and submit it for ratification by the principals."
"But these words didn't follow the precepts of the metric system, the official standard for demarcating the universe into manageable, studyable chunks."

Etymology

Back-formation from demarcation.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/
British English: /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/

Inflected Forms

demarcates (present, singular) demarcating (participle, present) demarcated (participle, past) demarcated (past)

Derived Forms

demarcatable demarcative demarcator nondemarcated redemarcate undemarcated

Frequently Paired Words

demarcation

Synonyms

demark delimit delineate delimitate

Questions

How do you pronounce demarcate?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/.
What does demarcate mean?: To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
Where does demarcate come from?: Back-formation from demarcation.

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