delineate vs define

delineate is an adjective but define is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
delineate	No	Yes	Yes	No
define	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, delineate and define are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of delineate include delimit, delimitate, specify.

As verbs, delineate and define are synonyms defined as:

delineate (adjective)	define (adjective)
represented accurately or precisely

delineate (verb)	define (verb)
describe in vivid detail	give a definition for the meaning of a word
make a mark or lines on a surface	decide upon or fix definitely
trace the shape of	determine the essential quality of
determine the essential quality of	determine the nature of
show the form or outline of	show the form or outline of