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delineate Definition

de·lin·eate (di lin′ē āt′)

transitive verb delineated -·at′·ed, delineating -·at′·ing

  1. to trace the outline of; sketch out
  2. to draw; depict
  3. to depict in words; describe

Etymology: < L delineatus, pp. of delineare, to mark out, sketch < de-, from + linea, line

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delineate Synonyms

delineate

v.

picture, portray, outline, describe; see describe, draw 2.

delineate Usage Examples

Object

  • boundary: Can I rely on the title plan to delineate the exact boundary of my property?
  • extent: Magnetic resonance imaging can delineate the extent of the adjacent soft tissue reaction in relation to the osteomyelitis.
  • chart: What she did was to delineate the chart from the point of view of Firmicus.

Adjective complement

  • good: May increase sales window of a delineate good from.

Modifying Another Word

  • clearly: Use colors to clearly delineate the elements in your graphs.

Used with why or when

  • what: One needs to continue reading from verse 21 and following to see that He then goes on to delineate what those moral laws are.