delimiting

de·lim·it

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-lim-it]
- /dɪˈlɪm ɪt/
- /ˌdiːˈlɪm.ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-lim-it]
- /dɪˈlɪm ɪt/

Definitions of delimiting word

verb with object delimiting to fix or mark the limits or boundaries of; demarcate: A ravine delimited the property on the north. 1
noun delimiting Present participle of delimit. 1
adjective delimiting that serves to delimit. 0

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Origin of delimiting

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < French délimiter < Latin dēlīmitāre, equivalent to dē- de- + līmitāre to limit

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Parts of speech for Delimiting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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delimiting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for delimiting

noun delimiting

outlining — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
mapping — function
diagramming — a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
girdling — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.

adjective delimiting

zoning — (especially in city planning) of or relating to the division of an area into zones, as to restrict the number and types of buildings and their uses: zoning laws.
configurating — to give a configuration, form, or design to.

All 6 Synonyms of delimiting