I. də̇ˈlinēˌāt, dēˈ-, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
Etymology: Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare, from de- + lineare to draw a line, make straight, from linea line — more at line
1.
a. : to indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of : represent by sketch, design, or diagram : sketch out : portray , picture ; specifically : to represent in drawing and engraving by lines (as with pen, pencil, or graver)
b. : to represent with accuracy and minute attention to detail
2. : to describe in detail especially with sharpness or vividness
I do not intend to … delineate their wars, or describe their political backgrounds — W.H.Camp
a good many nouns and adjectives have also been expended in delineating Abbott as a theater personality — Gilbert Millstein
Synonyms: see represent
II. -ēə̇t adjective
Etymology: Latin delineatus
archaic : delineated