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/
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 architect delineates every room on the blueprint with careful precision.
Eliminate the excess, illuminate to delineate
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
de- (completely, down) + line (from Latin linea, line) + -ate (verb suffix) = delineate (to draw or describe in detail)
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📝Examples
“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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