randgeval

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɑnt.xəˌvɑl/
• 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