Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-skrip-tiv]
- /dɪˈskrɪp tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-skrip-tiv]
- /dɪˈskrɪp tɪv/
Definitions of descriptiveness word
- adjective descriptiveness having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay. 1
- adjective descriptiveness 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 descriptiveness noting, concerned with, or based upon the fact or experience. 1
- adjective descriptiveness characterized by or based upon the classification and description of material in a given field: descriptive botany. 1
- noun descriptiveness The characteristic of being descriptive. 1
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Origin of descriptiveness
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 Descriptiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
descriptiveness 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
descriptiveness usage trend in Literature
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