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Delineate vs Stipulate - What's the difference?

delineate | stipulate |

As verbs the difference between delineate and stipulate

is that delineate is to sketch out, draw or trace an outline while stipulate is to require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

As an adjective stipulate is

(botany) having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.

delineate

English

Verb

(delineat)
  • 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.
  • Synonyms

    * (to mark the limits or boundaries) (l), (l), (l)

    Derived terms

    * (l) * (l) * (l)

    stipulate

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (stipulat)
  • To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
  • To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
  • To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
  • Derived terms
    * stipulated * stipulation * stipulative

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
  • Antonyms
    * exstipulate