Transcription
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- [dih-lin-ee-eyt]
- /dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt/
- /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-lin-ee-eyt]
- /dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt/
Definitions of delineate word
- verb delineate If you delineate something such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail. 3
- verb delineate If you delineate a border, you say exactly where it is going to be. 3
- verb delineate to trace the shape or outline of; sketch 3
- verb delineate to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict 3
- verb delineate to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe 3
- verb transitive delineate to trace the outline of; sketch out 3
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Origin of delineate
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin dēlīneātus, equivalent to dē- de- + līneātus lineate
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Parts of speech for Delineate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delineate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
delineate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delineate
verb delineate
- lay out — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- depict — To depict someone or something means to show or represent them in a work of art such as a drawing or painting.
- limn — to represent in drawing or painting.
- define — to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of
- portray — to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
Antonyms for delineate
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