predelineation
/ˌpriːdɪˌlɪnɪˈeɪʃn/noun
Delineation in advance; an instance of this.
- In Biology sometimes specifically with reference to the theory of preformation..
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Henry More (1614–1687), philosopher, poet, and theologian. From pre- + delineation.