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ad·um·brate
 adumbrate
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- pronunciation:
duhm
breIt
[or]
ae
dm
breIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
adumbrates, adumbrating, adumbrated |
| definition 1: |
to give an indistinct or sketchy outline of.
The administration adumbrated a plan which left many details to be hammered out. |
| definition 2: |
to give a vague sign or indication of ahead of time; foreshadow.
Elements of these ancient writings are claimed to adumbrate Christianity. |
| related words: |
allude, rough |
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| derivations: |
adumbrative (adj.), adumbration (n.) |
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