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This message was self-delineated by its author. (Original Post) kentauros Jan 2012 OP
Hey, I learned a new word from this post! ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #1
I had to look it up, too! kentauros Jan 2012 #4
This member was self-delineated by its author: NYC_SKP Jan 2012 #2
You're being recursive. kentauros Jan 2012 #3

ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)
1. Hey, I learned a new word from this post!
Fri Jan 27, 2012, 10:10 PM
Jan 2012

de·lin·e·ate
verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
1. to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially: He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
2. to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care.

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
4. I had to look it up, too!
Fri Jan 27, 2012, 10:24 PM
Jan 2012

I vaguely remembered what it meant. So, I went to the roots first:

delineate
1550s, from L. delineatus, pp. of delineare "to sketch out," from line "completely" (see de-) + lineare "draw lines," from linea "line" (see line (n.)). Related: Delineated; delineating.

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