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What is another word for Borderline? – 111 Borderline Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    marginal peripheral fringe boundary edge periphery limit borderline threshold outermost extremity brim rim skirt fringes margins confines boundaries borders outer extremities fringing edging skirting marginalia liminal transitional intermediate interim halfway midline median

    Meaning of Borderline

    The primary meaning of the word "Borderline" refers to a line that marks the boundary between two areas, or a situation that is not clearly one thing or another.

    Definitions

    • A line that marks the boundary between two areas, especially countries or states
    • * A situation that is not clearly one thing or another, especially in terms of someone's personality, behavior, or a medical condition
    • * (In psychology) a personality disorder characterized by unstable and impulsive behavior

    Etymology of Borderline

    The word "Borderline" originated in the mid-19th century, from the phrase "border line", which referred to a line that marked the boundary between two areas
    The term gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in psychology, to describe a personality disorder characterized by unstable and impulsive behavior

    Example Uses

    • The country's borderline with its neighbor has been a source of conflict for years
    • * Her behavior is borderline abusive, and I'm not sure if I should be concerned
    • * The doctor diagnosed the patient with borderline personality disorder

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    central inner middle core centralization interior inland innermost midpoint center middlemost medially median centralize internal inland inner central focal axial cardinal primary principal

    Related Nouns

    boundary edge periphery limit border frontier threshold margin perimeter confines outskirts fringes extremity rim brim skirt margin boundary line border zone

    Related Verbs

    border edge skirt fringe bound limit demarcate delineate mark define bound enclose surround encircle skirt fringe trim define

    Related Adjectives

    peripheral marginal outer outermost extremal intermediate transitional liminal median central inner internal inland medial axial focal cardinal primary principal