Finesentence logo

Delineated: meaning, definitions and examples

🖊️
Add to dictionary

delineated

 

[ dih-lin-ee-ay-ted ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making clear

Delineated means to describe or portray something precisely. It often involves outlining or defining the boundaries or details of a subject. This term is frequently used in contexts where clarity and specificity are required.

Synonyms

defined, described, outlined, sketched

Examples of usage

  • The artist delineated the outline of the mountains.
  • In the report, the issues were clearly delineated.
  • The boundaries of the property were delineated by a fence.
  • The teacher delineated the steps needed to complete the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "delineated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delimitado

🇮🇳 रेखांकित

🇩🇪 abgegrenzt

🇮🇩 ditentukan

🇺🇦 окреслений

🇵🇱 wytyczony

🇯🇵 区切られた

🇫🇷 délimité

🇪🇸 delineado

🇹🇷 belirtilmiş

🇰🇷 구분된

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 vymezený

🇸🇰 vymedzený

🇨🇳 划定的

🇸🇮 določeno

🇮🇸 afmarkað

🇰🇿 белгіленген

🇬🇪 გამოირჩენილი

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 delimitado

Etymology

The word 'delineate' originates from the Latin word 'delineare,' which means 'to sketch out.' The Latin term is composed of 'de-' meaning 'from' or 'of,' and 'lineare,' which is derived from 'linea' meaning 'line.' The evolution of the word reflects its use in art and science, where clear representations are crucial. It appeared in English by the late 18th century, primarily in artistic and scientific contexts. Over time, its use spread into broader applications, including literature and communication, to signify the act of making distinctions clear and explicit.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,293, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.