Is the word delineate used properly in the sentence There is a delineate line that separates New Mexico and Texas?

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2026-04-22 14:10

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No. The Word delineate is the verb form (to delineate: to establish a line or extent, to mark precisely).

The past participle "delineated" could be used as an adjective, but using it to describe a "line" is grammatically redundant.

An acceptable form could be There is a delineated border that separates New Mexico and Texas.

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