Delineate vs Explicit - What's the difference?
delineate | explicit |
To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
To depict, represent with pictures.
To describe or depict with words or gestures.
To outline or mark out.
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
(obsolete)
As a verb delineate
is to sketch out, draw or trace an outline.As an adjective explicit is
very specific, clear, or detailed.delineate
English
Verb
(delineat)Synonyms
* (to mark the limits or boundaries) (l), (l), (l)Derived terms
* (l) * (l) * (l)External links
* * ----explicit
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
- The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.