descriptions

Meanings

• noun

  A statement or account of the nature, essential qualities, or meaning of something.

• noun

  A detailed report or explanation of a situation, especially one that is complex or difficult.

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Synonyms

kind , sort , type , variety

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with descriptions
description , prescription , observation , composition

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Variants

List of all variants of descriptions that leads to same result
description , descriptions , self-description , self-descriptions

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

description, descriptions, describing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French description, from Latin descripere 'write off, account, represent', from de- 'off' + scribere 'write'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language that contains all five vowels in alphabetical order is 'facetious'? But the longest word that contains all six vowels in alphabetical order is 'description'!

2. The word 'description' contains the smallest number of letters that can form two different words when you remove one letter: 'describe' and 'descript'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. explanation: An explanation is a clear and detailed account of the nature, causes, or reasons for something. It provides information and clarification, and helps to answer questions and dispel confusion.

2. narrative: A narrative is a story that is told in a sequence of events, often with a focus on character development and plot progression. Descriptions can be an important part of a narrative, helping to set the scene and establish the mood and tone.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Descriptions have been used extensively in literature, art, and other forms of expression to convey settings, emotions, and ideas. They can also be used to provide context and background information.

How to Memorize "descriptions"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene or situation in your mind. What do you see? What are the colors, textures, and details that make up the scene? Try to create a vivid mental image that you can recall when you think of the word 'description'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'description' with the idea of providing details or information. Think of it as a way of explaining or clarifying something. You might also associate it with the idea of painting a picture with words.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DESCRIBE to remember the parts of a description: Detail, Example, Sequence, Comparison, Reason, Importance, Background, and Emotion.

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