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delineated

de·lin·e·ate
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-lin-ee-eyt]
    • /dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt/
    • /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-lin-ee-eyt]
    • /dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt/

Definitions of delineated word

  • verb with object delineated 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. 1
  • verb with object delineated to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care. 1
  • noun delineated Simple past tense and past participle of delineate. 1
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Origin of delineated

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 Delineated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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delineated 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.

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Synonyms for delineated

adjective delineated

  • outlined — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
  • diagrammatic — Something that is in diagrammatic form is arranged or drawn as a diagram.
  • painted — reproduced or represented in paint: a painted image.
  • pictorial — pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture.
  • set out — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
All 19 Synonyms of delineated

Antonyms for delineated

verb delineated

  • confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
  • distorted — not truly or completely representing the facts or reality; misrepresented; false: She has a distorted view of life.
All 2 Antonyms of delineated

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