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delineation

noun

representation by drawing or painting etc

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
ELINEATIO
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

diːlɪniˈeɪʃən

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. representation by drawing or painting etc

noun

  1. a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

noun

  1. a graphic or vivid verbal description

    “too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures”

In context

Example Sentences

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

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