Delineation: meaning, definitions and examples

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delineation

 

[ ˌdɛlɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

articulation, representation

Delineation refers to the action of describing or portraying something precisely. It often involves outlining or representing the details of a subject, such as in art or writing.

Synonyms

depiction, description, outline, representation.

Examples of usage

  • The delineation of the boundaries on the map was very clear.
  • In her painting, the delineation of the human figure was remarkable.
  • The delineation of the character's motivations was well done in the novel.

Translations

Translations of the word "delineation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delimitação

🇮🇳 विभाजन

🇩🇪 Abgrenzung

🇮🇩 penyebutan

🇺🇦 окреслення

🇵🇱 wyodrębnienie

🇯🇵 区分

🇫🇷 délégation

🇪🇸 delimitación

🇹🇷 belirleme

🇰🇷 구분

🇸🇦 تحديد

🇨🇿 vymezení

🇸🇰 vyjadrenie

🇨🇳 划分

🇸🇮 opredelitev

🇮🇸 lýsingu

🇰🇿 белгілеу

🇬🇪 განსაზღვრა

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyət

🇲🇽 delimitación

Etymology

The word 'delineation' originates from the Latin term 'delineare', which means 'to draw a line' or 'to represent by lines'. This term is derived from 'de-', meaning 'completely', and 'lineare', meaning 'to draw a line'. As a noun, 'delineation' has been used in English since the late 17th century to refer to the action of outlining or describing something in detail. Over time, its use has expanded to include contexts such as art, literature, and science, where clarity and precision in representation are crucial. The emphasis on accurate depiction in various fields has made 'delineation' a valuable term in discussions of both visual and written communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,629, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.