borderline

UK
/ˈbɔːdəlaɪn/
US
/ˈbɔrdərlaɪn/

Traducciones

borderlinenoun
borderlines
pl
UK
/ˈbɔː.də.laɪn/
US
/ˈbɔːr.dɚ.laɪn/
The borderline between the two countries is heavily guarded.
Граница между двумя странами сильно охраняется.
The soldiers were stationed at the borderline to protect the nation.
Солдаты были размещены на рубеже для защиты нации.
Traducciones adicionales
Sinónimos
borderlineadjective
more borderline
Comp.
most borderline
Super.
UK
/ˈbɔːdəlaɪn/
US
/ˈbɔrdərlaɪn/
The patient was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
Пациенту был поставлен диагноз пограничное расстройство личности.
borderlineadverb
UK
/ˈbɔː.də.laɪn/
US
/ˈbɔːr.dɚ.laɪn/
Used before adjectives to mean ‘almost’ or ‘nearly’ (e.g. ‘borderline illegal’).

Definiciones

borderlinenoun
A line that marks the boundary or edge of an area or territory.
The river serves as the borderline between the two countries.
A point or limit that indicates the transition between two different states or conditions.
Her test scores were on the borderline between passing and failing.
A person with borderline personality disorder, a mental health condition characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.
The therapist specializes in treating borderlines and helping them manage their symptoms.
borderlineadjective
Almost or nearly a particular state, condition, or quality, but not quite fully or clearly so.
Her performance was borderline acceptable, but it needed improvement to meet the standards.
Situated at or near a border or boundary; neighboring.
The borderline towns rely heavily on trade with the adjoining country.
Relating to or characteristic of borderline personality disorder.
She works on a research project focused on borderline patients.
borderlineadverb
Almost; nearly but not completely.
His remark was borderline offensive.