BORDERLINE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BORDERLINE?

Need another word that means the same as “borderline”? Find 25 synonyms for “borderline” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Borderline” are: border, boundary line, delimitation, mete, dividing line, divide, division, demarcation line, line of demarcation, line, cut-off point, marginal, indefinite, uncertain, unsure, unsettled, undecided, up in the air, doubtful, open to doubt, problematic, indeterminate, unclassifiable, ambivalent, equivocal

Borderline as a Noun

Definitions of "Borderline" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “borderline” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A division between two distinct or opposite things.
• A boundary separating two countries or areas.
• A line that indicates a boundary.

Synonyms of "Borderline" as a noun (11 Words)

border	A district near the border between two areas. Panama s western border with Costa Rica.
boundary line	A line determining the limits of an area.
cut-off point	A distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list.
delimitation	The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something. The government is yet to pass legislation on delimitation of constituencies in the province.
demarcation line	A particular kind of product or merchandise.
divide	A ridge or line of high ground forming the division between two valleys or river systems. There was still a profound cultural divide between the parties.
dividing line	A serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility.
division	Biology a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category. Deep cultural divisions.
line	An arrangement of soldiers or ships in a column or line formation a line of battle. Each stanza has eight lines.
line of demarcation	A mark that is long relative to its width.
mete	A line that indicates a boundary.

Usage Examples of "Borderline" as a noun

• The borderline between ritual and custom.

Borderline as an Adjective

Definitions of "Borderline" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “borderline” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of questionable or minimal quality.
• Only just acceptable in quality or as belonging to a category.

Synonyms of "Borderline" as an adjective (14 Words)

ambivalent	Uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow. An ambivalent attitude to Europe.
doubtful	Not established as genuine or acceptable. It is doubtful whether these schemes have any lasting effect.
equivocal	Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead. The polling had a complex and equivocal or ambiguous message for potential female candidates.
indefinite	(of a word, inflection, or phrase) not determining the person, thing, time, etc. referred to. Must you be so indefinite.
indeterminate	(of a condition) from which a diagnosis of the underlying cause cannot be made. A zillion is a large indeterminate number.
marginal	Close to the limit of profitability, especially through difficulty of exploitation. Marginal notes.
open to doubt	Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.
problematic	Constituting or presenting a problem. The situation was problematic for teachers.
uncertain	Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance. An uncertain recollection of events.
unclassifiable	Not possible to classify. The rock contains some unclassifiable arthropods.
undecided	(of a person) not having made a decision. The jury remained undecided.
unsettled	Not settled or established. Unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other.
unsure	(of a fact) not fixed or certain. She was feeling nervous unsure of herself.
up in the air	Out of bed.

Usage Examples of "Borderline" as an adjective

• Borderline grades.
• References may be requested in borderline cases.