abgezeichnet
Translation
signed off, initialed, looming, becoming apparent
Examples
Das Dokument wurde vom Chef abgezeichnet.
The document was signed off by the boss.
Eine Lösung hat sich bereits abgezeichnet.
A solution has already become apparent.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sign sth. off The document was signed off by the boss.
to become apparent, to loom A solution has already become apparent.
Similar Words
unterschrieben (signed), genehmigt (approved)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, completion) + 'gezeichnet' (past participle of 'zeichnen', to draw/sign). Literally 'signed off'. The reflexive form 'sich abzeichnen' means 'to draw itself', hence 'to become apparent'.
Memory Tips
Think of a signature as the final 'drawing' ('zeichnen') that completes ('ab-') a document. For the reflexive meaning, picture an image slowly being 'drawn' into view.