Delineate \De*lin"e*ate\, a. [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare
   to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See
   {Line}.]
   Delineated; portrayed. [R.]
   
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Delineate \De*lin"e*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Delineated}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Delineating}.]
   1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to
      represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to
      portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to
      represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver;
      hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See
      {Delineation}.
      
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            Adventurous to delineate nature's form. --Akenside.
      
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   2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set
      forth; to describe.
      
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            Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy.
                                                  --Walpole.
      
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