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depictions

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 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
adjective
verb
adverb
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

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Synonyms 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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