English Dictionary
Definition borderline in British English
borderline adjective
adjective
/ˈbɔː(r)də(r)ˌlaɪn/
1
not good enough to definitely pass an examination
Example
Borderline cases are decided by an interview.
Synonyms and related words
2
almost reaching a particular level
Example
people with high, or borderline high, cholesterol levels
3
not clearly belonging to a particular type
Example
borderline personality disorders
