ADUMBRATE


Meaning of ADUMBRATE in English

v.tr. 1 indicate faintly. 2 represent in outline. 3 foreshadow, typify. 4 overshadow. adumbration n. adumbrative adj.

[ L adumbrare (as AD-, umbrare f. umbra shade) ]

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