Demark

/dɪˈmɑːrk/ verb

Definition

To mark or establish a boundary; to demarcate.

Etymology

From de- + mark, or a shortened form of demarcate. It's an alternate or archaic form of demarcate, retaining the root 'mark' directly.

Kelly Says

Demark is rarer than demarcate but means exactly the same thing—it's what happens when a shorter word and a longer word compete, and the longer, fancier word usually wins in English.

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