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Delineate

Delineate Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Delineate? [adj] represented accurately or precisely [v] describe in vivid detail [v] make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand" [v] trace the shape of [v] determine the essential quality of [v] delineate the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Delineate: define \| delimit \| delimitate \| delineated \| depicted \| describe \| described \| diagrammatic \| diagrammatical \| draw \| drawn \| limn \| line \| outline \| outline \| painted \| pictured \| portrayed \| represented \| specify \| trace Related Terms \| Find terms related to Delineate: block in \| block out \| brief \| bring to life \| cartoon \| catch a likeness \| chalk \| chalk out \| character \| characterize \| charcoal \| chart \| color \| contour \| copy \| crayon \| crosshatch \| dash off \| daub \| define \| depict \| describe \| design \| diagram \| doodle \| draft \| draw \| etch \| evoke \| express \| give words to \| hatch \| hit off \| image \| interpret \| limn \| line \| map \| notate \| outline \| paint \| paint a picture \| pencil \| picture \| picturize \| plan \| portray \| print \| profile \| register \| render \| represent \| rough in \| rough out \| rub \| schematize \| scratch \| scumble \| set forth \| shade \| silhouette \| sketch \| stencil \| symbolize \| take a rubbing \| tint \| trace \| trace out \| trace over \| write See Also \| be \| circumscribe \| construct \| contour \| depict \| describe \| determine \| draw \| draw \| inscribe \| lipstick \| mark \| redefine \| show \| write Delineate In Webster's Dictionary \Delin"eate\, a. [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See {Line}.] Delineated; portrayed. [R.] \Delin"eate\, 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. --Akenside. 2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe. Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy. --Walpole.

Delineate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Delineate?

[adj] represented accurately or precisely
[v] describe in vivid detail
[v] make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
[v] trace the shape of
[v] determine the essential quality of
[v] delineate the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"

Delineate In Webster's Dictionary

\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.]


\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. --Akenside.

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

         Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy.
                                               --Walpole.

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