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blurred boundary

[/blɜːrd ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: blurred boundaries
fronteira borrada
1. An unclear or indistinct line of demarcation between two things, concepts, or areas; a boundary that is not sharply defined or easily distinguishable
There is a blurred boundary between art and science in modern research.
Existe uma fronteira borrada entre arte e ciência na pesquisa moderna.
2. A lack of clear distinction or separation between different categories, states, or territories
The blurred boundary between work and personal life has become common with remote jobs.
A fronteira borrada entre trabalho e vida pessoal tornou-se comum com os trabalhos remotos.
Synonyms
fuzzy boundaryunclear distinctionindistinct linenebulous boundaryundefined border
Antonyms
clear boundarysharp distinctiondefined borderdistinct lineprecise demarcation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira borrada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fronteira borrada; limite impreciso
Both terms are commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
fronteira esbatida; limite pouco nítido
European Portuguese tends to use 'esbatida' more frequently than 'borrada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the line is blurred
draw the line
cross the line
gray area
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