BORDERLINE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

of questionable or minimal quality

Example: borderline grades; marginal writing ability

Synonyms

Boundary line, Mete, Border, Marginal, Delimitation

🔗 Related Words

border – A related word in the same word family.

line – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Technical fields like law and medicine preserve Latin and Greek because precision matters more than simplicity.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Borderline