distinctly-outlined
|dis-tinct-ly-out-lined|
/dɪˈstɪŋktli ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/
clear boundaries
Etymology
'distinctly-outlined' originates from the combination of 'distinctly' and 'outlined'. 'Distinctly' comes from Latin 'distinctus', meaning 'separated', and 'outlined' is derived from 'outline', which comes from the Middle English 'outlīnen', meaning 'to draw the outer line'.
'distinctly' evolved from the Latin 'distinctus' through Old French 'distinct', and 'outlined' evolved from the Middle English 'outlīnen'.
Initially, 'distinctly' meant 'separated', and 'outlined' meant 'to draw the outer line'. Over time, they combined to describe something with clear boundaries.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having clear and precise boundaries or edges.
The artist's work is known for its distinctly-outlined shapes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 18:32