delineative
iˈeɪ noun
1.
the act or process of delineating.
2.
a chart or diagram; sketch; rough draft.
3.
a description.
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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 | |
| delineate (dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt) | |
| —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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Word Origin & History
delineation
1560s, from L. delineationem, noun of action from delineare (see delineate).
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