descriptively

de·scrip·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-skrip-tiv]
- /dɪˈskrɪp tɪv/
- /dɪˈskrɪptɪvlɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-skrip-tiv]
- /dɪˈskrɪp tɪv/

Definitions of descriptively word

adjective descriptively having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay. 1
adjective descriptively Grammar. (of an adjective or other modifier) expressing a quality of the word it modifies, as fresh in fresh milk. Compare limiting (def 2). (of a clause) nonrestrictive. Compare restrictive (def 4). 1
adjective descriptively noting, concerned with, or based upon the fact or experience. 1
adjective descriptively characterized by or based upon the classification and description of material in a given field: descriptive botany. 1
noun descriptively In a descriptive manner. 1

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Origin of descriptively

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Late Latin dēscrīptīvus, equivalent to Latin dēscrīpt(us) (see description) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Descriptively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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descriptively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

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