delineate — to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/
Korean meaning: 정확히 묘사하다, 서술하다
Korean pronunciation: 딜**리**니에잇
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked students to delineate the plot of the movie in their essays.
- My mom delineated exactly where I could and couldn't go on my first date.
- The contract clearly delineates each party's obligations.
delineate
VERB//dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt//
to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
The art teacher delineates every detail of the flower for accurate drawing
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Eliminate the excess, illuminate to delineate
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Origin
From Latin 'delineatus', the past participle of 'delineare', which combines 'de-' (completely) and 'lineare' (to draw a line), from 'linea' meaning 'line'. The word entered English in the 16th century with the sense of drawing or sketching out in detail.
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“The teacher asked students to delineate the plot of the movie in their essays.”
“My mom delineated exactly where I could and couldn't go on my first date.”
“The contract clearly delineates each party's obligations.”
“The map delineates the hiking trail through the mountains.”
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