# delicate vs delineate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### delicate
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət/ · frequency rank #7,003*
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

### delineate
*verb · IPA /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ · frequency rank #49,285*
To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

## Source
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