Definition of delineate

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • delineate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • delineate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • delineate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of delineate


  • show the form or outline of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. define
  • determine the essential quality of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. define
    2. delimit
    3. delimitate
    4. specify
  • make a mark or lines on a surface (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. describe
    2. draw
    3. line
    4. trace
  • represented accurately or precisely (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. delineated
    2. represented
  • trace the shape of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. limn
    2. outline
  • describe in vivid detail (verb)

See definition of delineate in Merriam Webster