Delimit (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The two sides delimit an angle of 90 degrees.
• The geometric lines that delimit the triangle intersect at each vertex.
• The vertical and horizontal lines delimit four distinct quadrants on the graph.
• The curve delimits the circular face from the flat base.
• The lines on the diagram delimit the shape of the irregular polygon.

Synonyms

• Subtend

Hypernyms

• Be

Meaning ²

Set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Delimitate
• Demarcate

Hypernyms

• Throttle
• Restrict
• Bound
• Limit
• Confine

Related Words

• Delimitation (noun)

Meaning ³

Determine the essential quality of.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Delimitate
• Delineate
• Define
• Specify

Hypernyms

• Be

Hyponyms

• Determine
• Redefine