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borderline

bor·der·line

US/ˈboɹ.dɚˌlaɪn/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of questionable or minimal quality

  • “borderline grades”
  • “madj.allarginal writing ability”
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noun

1.

Origin

From border + line.

Phrases

  • borderline case
  • borderline lichen
  • borderline personality disorder

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