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How do you spell Delineate?

Correct spelling

delineate

Remember: DE-LINE-ATE - you draw a LINE to delineate boundaries

Why is delineate spelled this way?

From Latin delineare, to sketch out. DE (completely) + LINEA (line). To delineate is to draw the complete outline — making boundaries visible.

Common misspellings of delineate

deliniatedelienatedelineatte

Example

The survey will delineate the exact property boundaries between the two lots.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell delineate?+
The correct spelling is "delineate". Remember: DE-LINE-ATE - you draw a LINE to delineate boundaries
Is it deliniate or delineate?+
The correct spelling is "delineate", not "deliniate".

Other commonly misspelled words

fallacy familiar farther fascinate

More spelling guides

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