de-lineate
iˌeɪt verb (used with object), de·lin·e·at·ed, de·lin·e·at·ing.
1.
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.
2.
to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care.
Related forms
pre·de·lin·e·ate, verb (used with object), pre·de·lin·e·at·ed, pre·de·lin·e·at·ing.
un·de·lin·e·a·ble, adjective
un·de·lin·e·at·ed, adjective
well-de·lin·e·at·ed, adjective
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delineate (dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to trace the shape or outline of; sketch |
| 2. | to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict |
| 3. | to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe |
| [C16: from Latin dēlīneāre to sketch out, from līnea | |
| de'lineable | |
| —adj | |
| deline'ation | |
| —n | |
| de'lineative | |
| —adj | |
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