randgeval

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of rand (“border(line), edge, limit”) +‎ geval (“case”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɑnt.xəˌvɑl/

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• Hyphenation: rand‧ge‧val

Noun

randgeval n (plural randgevallen, diminutive randgevalletje n)

1. (literally) a borderline/ atypical case
2. (figuratively) a maverick, outsider, freak

Related terms

• randgebergte n
• randgebied n
• gevallen (verb)
• ziektegeval n