Borderline
Borderline adjective - Located at or near a border.
Usage example: a borderline region that is claimed by both countries
External and borderline are semantically related. In some cases you can use "External" instead an adjective "Borderline".
Nearby Words: border, borderland
External
External adjective - Not being a vital part of or belonging to something.
Borderline and external are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Borderline" instead an adjective "External".
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External and Borderline. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/borderline/external
Borderline & External. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/borderline/external>.
External or Borderline. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/borderline/external.
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