Sekirov Dictionary

delineate

/dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/

verb 4
adjective 2
forms 5

verb4

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To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
- Bellmark delineated the space and began to dig. After clearing to about a foot deep he paused. — 1914
(figurative) To outline or mark out.
To depict, represent with pictures.
To describe or depict with words or gestures.

adjective2

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(no longer used) Delineated, sketched out.
- That forme which […] is delineate in the planispheare — 1619
•
(no longer used) Sketched out, portrayed, described, defined.
- still do I see in Him delineate his mother's visage. — 1596

forms

delineated · delineating · delineates · more delineate · most delineate

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