'Delineate' definitions:

Definition of 'delineate'

From: WordNet
adjective
Represented accurately or precisely [syn: delineated, represented, delineate] [ant: undelineated]
verb
Show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object" [syn: define, delineate]
verb
Determine the essential quality of [syn: specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate]
verb
Trace the shape of [syn: delineate, limn, outline]
verb
Make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand" [syn: trace, draw, line, describe, delineate]
verb
Describe in vivid detail

Definition of 'Delineate'

From: GCIDE
  • Delineate \De*lin"e*ate\, a. [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line.] Delineated; portrayed. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Delineate'

From: GCIDE
  • Delineate \De*lin"e*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Delineated; p. pr. & vb. n. Delineating.]
  • 1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation. [1913 Webster]
  • Adventurous to delineate nature's form. --Akenside. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe. [1913 Webster]
  • Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy. --Walpole. [1913 Webster]