depict

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or describe (a person, object, or scene) in a picture, especially in great detail.

  - "The artist depicts the scene of the battle in great detail."
  - "The photograph depicts the beauty of nature."

• Verb

  To describe or explain something in detail, especially in writing.

  - "The teacher will depict the process of photosynthesis in class."
  - "The novel depicts the struggles of the main character."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈpɪkt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769375"

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Synonyms

depicture , describe , draw , exhibit , express , portray , register , render , show , visualise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depict
recite , recite , typewrite , microphone , monotone

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Variants

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depict , depicted , depicter , depicters , depicting , depicts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'descripre' meaning 'to write down', from 'describir' meaning 'to write underneath'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'depict' comes from the Latin word 'pictura', meaning 'picture'.

2. The term 'depict' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. The word 'depict' is often used interchangeably with the word 'describe'.

4. The term 'depict' is also used in computer graphics to refer to the creation of visual representations of data.

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Related Concepts

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1. Describe: A verb meaning to give a detailed account or explanation of something.

2. Represent: A verb meaning to act or speak in the place of someone or something, or to present something in a particular way.

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Culture

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The term 'depict' has been used extensively in various forms of art and literature. In art, it refers to the creation of visual representations of people, objects, or scenes. In literature, it refers to the detailed description of something in writing.

How to Memorize "depict"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'depict', imagine creating a detailed picture or description of something.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'depict', associate it with the words 'describe' or 'represent'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for 'depict' could be 'D-E-P-I-C-T': Detailed Explanation, Painting In Color, Clear and Thorough.

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