ˌa(ˌ)dəmˈbrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin adumbration-, adumbratio, from adumbratus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the action of adumbrating or state of being adumbrated
2.
a. : a faint sketch : an imperfect portrayal or representation : outline
b. heraldry : the shadow or outlines of a figure
3. : a vague foreshadowing
4. : overshadowing , shade