clearly-outlined
|clear-ly-out-lined|
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/ˈklɪrli ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/
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/ˈklɪəli ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/
distinct boundary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clearly-outlined' originates from the combination of 'clear' and 'outline', where 'clear' meant 'free from obscurity' and 'outline' meant 'a line marking the boundary of an object'.
Historical Evolution
'clearly-outlined' evolved from the Middle English word 'cleer' and 'outlyne', eventually becoming the modern English term 'clearly-outlined'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a clear boundary', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a distinct and easily perceivable boundary or shape.
The clearly-outlined mountains stood majestically against the sky.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 14:46