Delineate Definition & Meaning
delineate
- adjective
- represented accurately or precisely
- verb
- show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"
- determine the essential quality of
- trace the shape of
- make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
- describe in vivid detail
Words that rhyme with delineate
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- What does delineate mean?
- represented accurately or precisely show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object" determine the essential quality of trace the shape of make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand" describe in vivid detail
- What part of speech is delineate?
- Delineate is an adjective and a verb.
- How many definitions does delineate have?
- Delineate has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).