depiction

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
  2. noun a representation by picture or portraiture
  3. noun a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

Etymology

From French dépiction, from Latin dēpictiō. By surface analysis, depict + -ion.

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Synonyms

word picture, word-painting, delineation, picture, characterization, characterisation

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