Word meaning
delineate
verb · dih-LIN-ee-ayt
What does delineate mean?
Delineate means to describe or portray precisely; to mark the boundary of.
Delineate in a sentence
“The contract clearly delineates each person's responsibilities.”
Synonyms for delineate
- outline
- define
- describe
Where does delineate come from?
From Latin linea, "line."
How to remember delineate
- Say it out loud a few times: dih-LIN-ee-ayt.
- Write one sentence of your own using delineate, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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