How Do You Spell DELINEAVIT?

Pronunciation: [dɪlˈɪniːvˌɪt] (IPA)

"Delineavit" is a Latin word commonly found on art prints and signifies that the artwork was drawn by the artist themselves. The spelling of "delineavit" can be broken down into IPA phonetic transcription as /dɛlɪneɪvɪt/. The first syllable, "del," is pronounced with a short e sound as in "set." The following "ɪ" in "ine" makes a long e sound as in "meet," and the "v" in "vit" is pronounced as "v." So "delineavit" is pronounced as "deh-lih-nay-vit."

DELINEAVIT Meaning and Definition

1. Delineavit is a Latin term that translates to "he/she drew it" in English. It is commonly abbreviated as "del.", and it is often found attached to the signature of an artist or engraver on a piece of artwork. Delineavit is typically used to indicate that the artist was responsible for creating the initial design or sketch.

   In the context of art, delineavit refers to the act of drawing or sketching, particularly when it comes to capturing forms, outlines, and finer details. It suggests that the artist has provided the preliminary representation of the subject matter, laying the foundation for further work or the final piece. It expresses the artist's involvement in the composition's initial visualization and planning stages.

   Used as an attribution or signature, the term delineavit signifies that the artist has exercised their creativity and expertise in capturing a subject through the use of lines and strokes on the canvas, paper, or any other medium. It indicates the artistic expression and personal touch provided by the individual behind the creation of the artwork.

   Delineavit is commonly found in historical and classical artworks, particularly those created during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It serves as a visual cue for historians, collectors, and admirers to identify and acknowledge the artist responsible for the drawing or initial sketch that formed the basis of the artwork.

Etymology of DELINEAVIT

The word delineavit is a Latin term that literally translates to he/she depicted or he/she drew. It is widely used in the art world to indicate the artist who made a specific artwork, often found at the end of an artist's signature. The term dates back to the 17th century and is commonly abbreviated as del. The word delineavit is derived from the Latin verb delineare, which means to depict or to draw.

Conjugate verb Delineavit

CONDITIONAL

I would delineavit

you would delineavit

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we would delineavit

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be delineaviting

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have delineavit

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will delineavit

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have delineavited

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been delineaviting

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IMPERATIVE

you delineavit

we let´s delineavit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to delineavit

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was delineaviting

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PAST PARTICIPLE

delineavited

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am delineaviting

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

delineaviting

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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