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depiction

de·pic·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-pik-shuh n]
    • /dɪˈpɪk ʃən/
    • /dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-pik-shuh n]
    • /dɪˈpɪk ʃən/

Definitions of depiction word

  • variable noun depiction A depiction of something is a picture or a written description of it. 3
  • noun depiction representation in image form, as in a painting or illustration: Picasso's painting Guernica is an accurate depiction of the horrors of war. 1
  • noun depiction representation or characterization in words: Mark Twain's letters are a clear depiction of his life and times. 1
  • noun depiction an act or instance of depicting. 1
  • noun depiction The action or result of depicting something, esp. in art. 1
  • noun depiction portrayal 1

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Parts of speech for Depiction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

depiction popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

depiction usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for depiction

noun depiction

  • picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
  • sketch — a simply or hastily executed drawing or painting, especially a preliminary one, giving the essential features without the details.
  • likeness — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
  • image — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
  • illustration — something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.

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