delimitate
delimitate · delimitates · delimitated · delimitating
To delimit, especially in the computing senseTo delimit, especially in the computing sense.
Meaning
1 sensesTo delimit, especially in the computing sense.
More definitions
- set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
- determine the essential quality of
Origin
From French délimiter, from Late Latin delimitare (“to mark out the limits”), from de- + lFrom French délimiter, from Late Latin delimitare (“to mark out the limits”), from de- + limitare (“to limit, bound”); see limit.
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Forms
delimitates, delimitating, delimitated, delimitated| Base form | delimitate · to delimitate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | delimitates |
| Present participle | delimitating |
| Past simple | delimitated |
| Past participle | delimitated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelateddelimitation
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle