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delineated

delineated

5.8
Shown or described clearly with exact lines and limits
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈliniˌeɪtɪd/
  • Formal
translation icon : delineado
  • The boundaries of the national park are clearly delineated on the map.

And so the nuance that they have for what snow is, is more delineated, right?

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Examples

  • And there's certain things we have to be very cautious of that I don't think has been clearly delineated in modern spiritual circles.

  • Both anxiety and ADHD are well described, well delineated, and each each can be treated effectively.

  • So this is so these are really delineated to the next slide if the propagation distance.

  • No tribal lands delineated, no Hawaii or Alaska.

  • But basically the areas that aren't delineated are the areas for the indigenous, the areas where the the Asmara IANS would stay.

  • And but you know, I haven't seen research that's delineated that for each to like sadness, happiness, anger, jealousy.

  • The artist's vision was vividly delineated in her latest painting.

  • In her speech, she delineated the key differences between the two proposals.

Synonyms

well-defined
vsdelineated
3 3.8

With clear edges and shapes that are easy to see

focuses on precise accuracy of the whole rendering, not only edges
represented
vsdelineated
3.2

Shown or described correctly and clearly

is the same precise sense given by the definition
described
vsdelineated
1.0

Said or written with many clear details

covers that accuracy but extends beyond word explanations
defined
vsdelineated
3.2

Easy to see because it has clear edges and shape

conveys exactness in the rendering rather than only clear outlines
delimited
vsdelineated
  • Formal
6.3

With clear edges or borders that show where one part ends

expresses precise visual or verbal accuracy, not only boundary setting
portrayed
vsdelineated
4.1

Shown in a picture or drawing

expresses careful accuracy and precision rather than only visual form
depicted
vsdelineated
3.2

Shown in a picture or painting

focuses on precise accuracy of description rather than only artistic image

Antonyms

230 4.6

Not clear or detailed so you are unsure what is meant

68 6.3

Not clear because it can have more than one meaning

How Accurate

exact
901 3.2
delineated
  • Formal
5.8
outlined
3.3
approximate
29 3.9
vague
230 4.6

Surface Forms

delineated positive

Morphology

delineated = delineate (transparent) = delineate + ed

Given knowledge of the verb 'delineate', the adjective 'delineated' is a regular and easily interpretable past-participial formation.

Etymology

Delineated comes from Latin parts de- and linea, where linea means 'line' and is the same root as the English word line. Think of drawing a line around something to show its exact shape, so if something is delineated it is clearly marked or described.