delineation meaning
UK US /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ 5 syllables
delineation (noun): a graphic or vivid verbal description.
delineation has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
delineation as a noun
- a graphic or vivid verbal description
- too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
- the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
- the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
Synonyms: word picture, word-painting, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisation
Type of: description
Related forms: delineate
- a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
Synonyms: depiction, limning, line drawing
Type of: drawing
Kinds: animalization
Related forms: delineate
- representation by drawing or painting etc
Synonyms: depiction, portrayal
Type of: pictorial representation
Kinds: portraiture
Related forms: delineate
How to pronounce delineation
delineation is pronounced /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with delineation
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 11-letter words
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