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depicting

/dɪˈpɪk.tɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To represent or describe something, typically by drawing or painting a picture of it.

    - "The artist depicts the beauty of nature in her paintings."
    - "The novel depicts the struggles of the main character."
  • Verb

    To serve as a representation or symbol of something.

    - "The statue of liberty is a depiction of freedom."
    - "The logo is a depiction of the company's brand."

Synonyms

depicture , describe , draw , exhibit , express , portray , register , render , show , visualise
Rhymes
Words rhyming with depicting
miter , hiter , bitter , quiter
Variants
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depict , depicted , depicter , depicters , depicting , depicts
Etymology
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From Old French 'depicter', from 'de' 'off' + 'picter' 'to paint'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'depicting' comes from the Old French word 'depicter', which means 'to paint off'.

  2. Depicting is an important skill for artists, as it allows them to convey ideas and emotions through their artwork.

  3. Depicting can also be used metaphorically to describe the way someone describes or explains something in detail.


Related Concepts
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  1. Describe: To give a detailed account of something, often in writing.

  2. Portray: To represent or depict someone or something, often in a particular way.

  3. Represent: To act or speak on behalf of someone or something, or to stand in place of something.


Culture
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Depicting has been used extensively in art, literature, and other forms of expression to convey ideas, emotions, and stories. In art, artists have used various techniques to depict different subjects and scenes. In literature, authors have used words and phrases to depict characters and settings. Depicting has also been used in music to describe the way a composer portrays emotions and ideas through melody, rhythm, and harmony.

How to Memorize "depicting"

  1. visualize

    - To imagine or picture in your mind the meaning of the word 'depicting'. Visualize the act of painting or drawing a picture to represent an idea or object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'depicting' with the act of painting or drawing a picture. Remember that it means to represent or describe something through art or words.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Depicting is drawing or painting a picture to represent something'. Remember the first letter of each word in the mnemonic to help you remember the definition.


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