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- [dih-pik-shuh n]
- /dɪˈpɪk ʃən/
- /dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pik-shuh n]
- /dɪˈpɪk ʃən/
Definitions of depictions word
- noun depictions 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 depictions representation or characterization in words: Mark Twain's letters are a clear depiction of his life and times. 1
- noun depictions an act or instance of depicting. 1
- verb with object depictions to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate. 1
- verb with object depictions to represent or characterize in words; describe. 1
- noun depictions Plural form of depiction. 1
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Origin of depictions
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin dēpictus (past participle of dēpingere), equivalent to dē- de- + pic- past participle stem of pingere to paint + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Depictions
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
depictions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
depictions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for depictions
noun depictions
- descriptions — a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.
- pictures — 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.
- images — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
- likenesses — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
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