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delineation (n.)

1560s, "act of representing or depicting;" 1590s, "representation, description;" a native formation from delineate, or else from Late Latin delineationem (nominative delineatio) "sketch, description," noun of action from past-participle stem of Latin delineare (see delineate).

Entries linking to delineation

delineate (v.)

1550s, "to mark out in lines," from Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare "to sketch out," from de- "completely" (see de-) + lineare "draw lines," from linea "line" (see line (n.)). From c. 1600 as "represent pictorially;" 1610s as "describe, represent to the mind or understanding, portray in words." Related: Delineated; delineator; delineating.

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Definitions of delineation

delineation (n.)
a graphic or vivid verbal description;
Synonyms: word picture / word-painting / depiction / picture / characterization / characterisation
delineation (n.)
a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects;
Synonyms: depiction / limning / line drawing
delineation (n.)
representation by drawing or painting etc;
Synonyms: depiction / portrayal
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Dictionary entries near delineation

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