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delineate
[ dih-lin-ee-eyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially:
He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
- to portray in words; describe or outline with precision:
In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care.
delineate
/ dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt /
verb
- to trace the shape or outline of; sketch
- to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict
- to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe
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Derived Forms
- deˈlineative, adjective
- deˈlineable, adjective
- deˌlineˈation, noun
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Other Words From
- de·lin·e·a·ble [dih-, lin, -ee-, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
- pre·de·lin·e·ate verb (used with object) predelineated predelineating
- un·de·lin·e·a·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of delineate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of delineate1
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Example Sentences
Stereotypes exist to delineate but also in order to be defied.
Lapid has spent considerable effort trying to delineate the middle class—which many argued was a key component of his voter base.
Another helpful feature on the site is a glossary of terms that delineate the various stages of mall decrepitude.
In this short study my one idea all through has been to delineate Mohammed as he was and Islam as she is.
Vide Owen's Geological Report, for the first attempt to delineate the order of the various local and general formations.
We also sweep the arc f to enable us to delineate the line A g'.
Here, again, we draw the arc a b c and delineate a tooth as before.
We will now proceed to delineate an escape wheel for a detached lever.
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