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boundary region

[ˈbaʊndəri ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: boundary regions
região de fronteira
1. An area or zone that lies along or near a boundary line, border, or frontier between two distinct territories, regions, or systems
The boundary region between the two countries is heavily fortified.
A região de fronteira entre os dois países é fortemente fortificada.
2. In mathematics and physics, the perimeter or edge area of a defined space or domain
In calculus, we must carefully analyze the boundary region to solve this integral.
Em cálculo, devemos analisar cuidadosamente a região de fronteira para resolver essa integral.
3. A transitional zone with distinct characteristics different from the core areas on either side
The boundary region exhibits unique ecological features from both ecosystems.
A região de fronteira exibe características ecológicas únicas de ambos os ecossistemas.
Synonyms
border regionfrontier zoneedge zonetransitional areaborderland
Antonyms
interiorcore regioncentral area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região de fronteira
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona de fronteira
Alternative term used in carioca dialect
São Paulo
região limítrofe
More formal variant used in São Paulo
Portugal
zona fronteiriça
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the borderline
in the gray area
at the edge of
in no man's land
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