delineate
to describe or mark out clearly
Roots
- de-: down, away, reversal, reduction, or removal
- line / lin: line, outline, or mark clearly
Other words with the line / lin root
Delineate means draw the lines clearly enough for the shape or idea to stand apart.
The report delineated each team's responsibility before the project began.
Delineate is not just describe. It carries a line-making image: mark the outline, separate one part from another, and make the form clear.