outlined
|out-lined|
B2
/ˈaʊt.laɪnd/
(outline)
general description
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outline' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outlīne', where 'out-' meant 'outside' and 'line' meant 'a mark or boundary'.
Historical Evolution
'outlīne' transformed into the modern English word 'outline'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a line marking the outer limits', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a general description or plan'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'outline'.
She outlined the plan in her presentation.
Synonyms
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