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description

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A statement or account of the nature, essential characteristics, or meaning of something, typically one given in a dictionary or encyclopedia.

    - "The description of the painting was detailed and captivating."
    - "The product came with a detailed description of its features."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676733"

Synonyms

kind , sort , type , variety
Variants
List of all variants of description that leads to same result
description , descriptions , self-description , self-descriptions , beggar description , beyond description
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French descrire, from descrier, to write an account of, from dis-, dis- + cryer, to call, shout; see cry.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'description' is derived from the Latin word 'describere', which means 'to write below'.

  2. The term 'description' is often used in scientific research to provide detailed information about experiments and findings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Narrative: A sequence of connected events, experiences, or ideas presented in a literary or artistic work.

  2. Exposition: The introduction of a story, where the setting, characters, and background information are presented.


Culture
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The word 'description' has been used extensively in various forms of literature and art. In literature, it is often used to provide vivid details of characters, settings, or situations. In art, it refers to the process of creating a visual representation of an object or scene.

How to Memorize "description"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the meaning of 'description', imagine writing an account or story about an object or scene.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'description' with 'account' or 'story' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Describe it well' to help remember the meaning of 'description'.


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