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vague boundary

[/veɪɡ ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: vague boundaries
fronteira vaga
1. A border, limit, or dividing line that is not clearly defined or precisely marked; an indistinct or fuzzy demarcation between two areas, concepts, or states
The vague boundary between art and entertainment has always been a subject of debate.
A fronteira vaga entre arte e entretenimento sempre foi motivo de debate.
2. In formal contexts, a limit or edge that lacks clear definition in mathematics, geography, or philosophy
The vague boundary of the forest made it difficult to determine where the protected land ended.
A fronteira vaga da floresta dificultava determinar onde terminava a terra protegida.
Synonyms
unclear boundaryfuzzy boundaryindefinite boundaryblurry boundaryindistinct boundaryill-defined boundary
Antonyms
clear boundarydistinct boundarysharp boundarywell-defined boundaryprecise boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira vaga
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
limite impreciso
Alternative commonly used in technical discussions
Portugal
fronteira indistinta
Preferred in European Portuguese academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

gray area
no man's land
blurred lines
on the fence
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