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DELINEATE

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Delineate.

Delineate - as an adjective

Represented accurately or precisely

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineatedrepresented

Delineate - as a verb

Show the form or outline of

Example: "The tree was clearly defined by the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define

Determine the essential quality of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
definedelimitdelimitatespecify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trace the shape of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limnoutline
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a mark or lines on a surface

Example: "Draw a line"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describedrawlinetrace
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Describe in vivid detail

Example Sentences

"The map clearly delineates the boundaries of the city."
"The architect delineated the design of the new building."
"The witness was able to delineate the suspect's appearance."
"The report meticulously delineates the steps to follow."
"The artist used different colors to delineate the shapes in the painting."
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Word Game Points

Is DELINEATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delineate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELINEATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DELINEATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delineate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELINEATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DELINEATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delineate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELINEATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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