delineate

[De*lin·e*ate]

Though you pronounce it duh LIN ee ate, there is a "line" in the middle of delineate. This might help you remember that to delineate is to outline and define something in detail or with an actual marking of lines and boundaries.

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Delineated; portrayed.

Verb
describe in vivid detail

Verb
make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

Verb
trace the shape of

Verb
determine the essential quality of

Verb
delineate the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"

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Adjective
represented accurately or precisely

a.
Delineated; portrayed.

v. t.
To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation.

v. t.
To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.

Delineate

De*lin"e*ate , a. [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line.] Delineated; portrayed. [R.]

Delineate

De*lin"e*ate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Delineated; p. pr. & vb. n. Delineating.] 1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation.

Adventurous to delineate nature's form.

2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.

Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy.

Delineated; portrayed.

To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation.

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Usage Examples

In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.