well-delineated

well-de·lin·e·ate

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Definitions of well-delineated word

verb with object well-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 well-delineated to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care. 1

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

1550-60; < Latin dēlīneātus, equivalent to dē- de- + līneātus lineate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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