delineation etymology

Etymology and Origin:

• Late Latin: delineatio, from Latin:
  • de- ("down, from")
  • lineare ("to line, draw a line"), from linea ("line")

Meaning:

• The act or process of outlining, sketching, or drawing something.
• A boundary or dividing line.
• A distinctive or characteristic feature.

Usage:

• The delineation of the boundary between the two countries was a complex process.
• The artist's sketch provided a rough delineation of the proposed building.
• The conference focused on the delineation of the latest scientific advancements.

delineation relate terms

• delineate

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• line

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• description

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• epithet

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• drawing

  Etymology Draw derives from the Middle English word drauen itself originating from th

• line

  Etymology The word line originates from the Old French word ligne which in turn deri

• word

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• microphone

  Etymology The word microphone is derived from two Greek words μικρός mikros

• Vatican

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