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Definition of delineate

delineate

/dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
de · lin · e · ate
Adjective:delineative
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Past Simple:delineated
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Past Participle:delineated
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Present Participle:delineating
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delineate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To describe, portray, or set forth something precisely and in detail.

Example

"The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of both parties."

2

To indicate or mark the exact position, border, or boundary of something by drawing or tracing lines.

Example

"Stone walls were built to delineate the boundaries between neighboring farms."

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• Rhymes for delineate

• Nearby Words

delightfully
delightfulness
delimit
delineate
delink
delinquency
delinquent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin delineatus, the past participle of delineare ('to sketch out'), formed from de- ('completely') and linea ('line').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Delineate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/delineate
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