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undelineated
de·lin·e·ate
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dɪˈlɪn
iˌeɪt
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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.
Origin:
1550–60;
<
Latin
dēlīneātus,
equivalent to
dē-
de-
+
līneātus
lineate
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de·lin·e·a·ble
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bəl
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,
adjective
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)
—
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
line
1
]
de'lineable
—
adj
deline'ation
—
n
de'lineative
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
delineate
1550s, from L. delineatus, pp. of delineare, from
de-
"completely" + lineare "draw lines," from linea "line" (see
line
(n.)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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