Synonyms for demarcation
Most common
contrast distinction dividing line division definition separation
All synonyms
Noun
1. Dividing line
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.
Related words
- Word family
- demarcate demark
- Phrases
- demarcation line demarcation potential
- Other spellings
- demarkation
Forms
- Plural
- demarcations → lines, distinctions, contrasts, separations…
Example sentences
- contrast The contrast between the two ideas is very marked.
- distinction He makes no distinction between right and wrong.
- division Each compromise seemed to lead to deeper division.
- definition I totally agree with his definition of friendship.
- separation The separation felt like a never-ending nightmare.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| demarcation | steady | |
| contrast | rising | |
| distinction | steady | |
| division | falling | |
| definition | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- line1
- 5 letters
- limit2
- 8 letters
- division3, contrast2, bounding2
- 10 letters
- definition4, separation4
- 11 letters
- distinction3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (limit2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- démarcation
- Italiano
- demarcazione
- Deutsch
- Abgrenzung