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delineation

🇬🇧 UK/di.lini'eiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

The act of depicting or describing something; an outline or detailed description

描绘,轮廓;描述

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
lineline, lineage, descent
+
atto make, having
+
ionact, process, state
=delineation

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The artist's careful delineation of shadows created impressive depth and realism.

  • 2.

    Historical documents provide delineation of trade routes connecting ancient civilizations.

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