Demarcate

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɑːr.keɪt/

Definitions of demarcate

verb to set boundaries or limits; to distinguish or separate clearly

Example Sentences

A1 I demarcate my territory by putting up a fence around my garden.

A2 The lines on the map demarcate the boundaries between the two countries.

B1 It is important to demarcate the different sections of the report with clear headings.

B2 The project manager demarcated the tasks among team members to ensure efficiency.

C1 The architect demarcated the building site with caution tape to prevent unauthorized access.

C2 The government demarcated the protected wildlife area to prevent any encroachment by developers.

Examples of demarcate in a Sentence

formal It is important to demarcate the boundaries of the property to avoid any disputes.

informal Let's use these rocks to demarcate where the garden ends.

slang We need to clearly demarcate whose turn it is to speak during the meeting.

figurative The artist used different colors to demarcate the various emotions of the characters in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of demarcate

• past tense: demarcated
• plural: demarcates
• comparative: more demarcated
• superlative: most demarcated
• present tense: demarcate
• future tense: will demarcate
• perfect tense: has demarcated
• continuous tense: is demarcating
• singular: demarcate
• positive degree: demarcate
• infinitive: to demarcate
• gerund: demarcating
• participle: demarcating

Origin and Evolution of demarcate

First Known Use: 1617 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'demarcate' originated from the Latin word 'demarcatus', which comes from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'completely' and the verb 'marcare' meaning 'to mark'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of land surveying to mark boundaries, 'demarcate' has evolved to also mean the act of setting clear boundaries or limits in various contexts.