Delineation | n. [ L. delineatio: cf. F. délinéation. ] 1. The act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the delineation of a scene or face; in drawing and engraving, representation by means of lines, as distinguished from representation by means of tints and shades; accurate and minute representation, as distinguished from art that is careless of details, or subordinates them excessively. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A delineated picture; representation; sketch; description in words. [ 1913 Webster ] Their softest delineations of female beauty. W. Irving. Syn. -- Sketch; portrait; outline. See Sketch. [ 1913 Webster ] |