demarkation

de·mar·ca·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-mahr-key-shuh n]
- /ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-mahr-key-shuh n]
- /ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of demarkation word

noun demarkation the determining and marking off of the boundaries of something. 1
noun demarkation separation by distinct boundaries: line of demarcation. 1
noun demarkation Alternative spelling of demarcation. 0

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Origin of demarkation

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; Latinization of Spanish demarcación (in linea de demarcación line of demarcation, dividing the world between Spain and Portugal) derivative of demarcar to mark out the bounds of, equivalent to de- de- + marcar < Italian marcare < Germanic; see mark1, -ation

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Parts of speech for Demarkation

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determiner

exclamation

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demarkation popularity

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.

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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