Meaning of the word borderline in English
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borderline
US /ˈbɔːr.dɚ.laɪn/
UK /ˈbɔː.də.laɪn/
Adjective
on the edge between two categories or states; ambiguous or indeterminate
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His behavior was borderline rude.
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The patient's condition is borderline, requiring close monitoring.
Noun
a boundary or dividing line
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The river forms a natural borderline between the two countries.
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There's a fine borderline between genius and madness.
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