demarcator

de·mar·cate

D d

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-mahr-keyt, dee-mahr-keyt]
- /dɪˈmɑr keɪt, ˈdi mɑrˌkeɪt/
- /dˈiːmɑːkˌeɪtə/

Definitions of demarcator word

verb with object demarcator to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of: to demarcate a piece of property. 1
verb with object demarcator to separate distinctly: to demarcate the lots with fences. 1
noun demarcator One who or that which demarcates. 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; back formation from demarcation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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