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DELIMITING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word delimiting. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word delimiting. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for DELIMITING

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confining

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

• crowded

defining

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• any process serving to define the shape of something

determining

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• having the power or quality of deciding

limiting

adjective

adj

noun

• the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

• strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase

resolving

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• analysis into clear-cut components

restricting

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

bounding

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

circumscribing

verb

v

verb

• draw a line around

• restrict or confine within limits

• to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

delineating

verb

v

verb

• To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

• To depict, represent with pictures.

• To describe or depict with words or gestures.

• To outline or mark out.

demarcating

verb

v

verb

• separate clearly, as if by boundaries

• set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something

delimit

verb

v

verb

• determine the essential quality of

• be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry

• set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something

define

verb

v

verb

• determine the essential quality of

• give a definition for the meaning of a word

• determine the nature of

• show the form or outline of

• decide upon or fix definitely

delineate

verb

v

adjective

• represented accurately or precisely

verb

• show the form or outline of

• determine the essential quality of

• trace the shape of

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• describe in vivid detail

demarcate

verb

v

verb

• separate clearly, as if by boundaries

• set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something

specify

verb

v

verb

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• decide upon or fix definitely

• determine the essential quality of

• be specific about

• define clearly

• design or destine

• select something or someone for a specific purpose

Best Hypernyms For DELIMITING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for delimiting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CONFINING

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