outline — a general description or plan showing the essential features of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a general description or plan showing the essential features of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My essay outline looks like a grocery list - random and confusing!
- Could you outline the main points of the meeting?
- The mountain's outline against the sunset was breathtaking.
outline
NOUN[/ˈaʊtlaɪn/]
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something
The artist lightly outlines the shape before painting.
Outline the design before the fine line defines the final shine.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'out-' (meaning external or beyond) combined with 'line' (from Old French 'ligne', derived from Latin 'linea' meaning a thread or mark). The term emerged in the 17th century to describe a line drawn around the outer edge of something.
Breakdown
out- (external, beyond) + line (a mark or stroke) = outline
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📝Examples
“My essay outline looks like a grocery list - random and confusing!”
“Could you outline the main points of the meeting?”
“The mountain's outline against the sunset was breathtaking.”
“She outlined her wedding plans with military precision.”
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