delineated

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To make clear or distinct; to draw lines around or mark the boundaries of.

• Transitive verb

  To explain or describe something in detail.

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Synonyms

delimit , demarcate , demark

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Variants

List of all variants of delineated that leads to same result
delineated , delineate , delineates , delineating , delineator , delineators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'delineare' which means 'to draw lines'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'delineated' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, 'delineated' is used to describe a set of points that can be connected by straight lines to form a figure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Describe: To give a detailed account or explanation of something.

2. Outline: To sketch the basic design or plan of something.

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Culture

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In art, 'delineation' refers to the process of outlining or drawing the contours of an object to define its shape. In literature, it can refer to the clear and distinct description of characters or events.

How to Memorize "delineated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine drawing lines around an object to define its shape or boundaries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delineate' with 'draw lines' or 'make clear'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'define the lines' to remember the meaning of 'delineate'.

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