Delineation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Delineation is a noun meaning The act of delineating; depiction.
Meaning
The act of delineating; depiction.
More Meanings
- (art) An image of the outline of an object.
- A graphic verbal description.
Example Sentences
After all, the English hostel owes much of its charms to Chaucer; our associations are of his haunting pictures—his delicate Lady Prioress, his comely young squire, with their pleasant interchange of tale and legend, rise upon the mind's eye in all the fascination of his vivid delineations.
Word Forms
- delineations
Synonyms for delineation
Depending on context, synonyms include depiction, portrayal, picture, characterization, limning, word picture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depiction, limning, portrayal, picture, characterization, word-painting.
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