specify vs delineate

specify is not an adjective while delineate is an adjective.

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

As verbs, specify and delineate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of specify include define, delimit, delimitate.

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

specify (verb)	delineate (verb)
design or destine	describe in vivid detail
define clearly	make a mark or lines on a surface
select something or someone for a specific purpose	trace the shape of
be specific about	determine the essential quality of
decide upon or fix definitely	show the form or outline of
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
determine the essential quality of