portrayal

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or describe the appearance, character, or essence of something or someone, especially in a literary or artistic work.

  - "The actor skillfully portrayed the character of Hamlet."
  - "The painting portrays the beauty of the countryside."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with portrayal
strayal , decayal , obstrayal

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Variants

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portrayal , portrayals

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'portraiten', from the Latin word 'pictura' meaning 'picture'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'portrayal' comes from the Latin word 'pictura', which means 'picture'.

2. In art, a portrait is a painting, drawing, photograph, or other visual representation of a person, while a portrayal is the way that person is depicted or represented.

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Related Concepts

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1. depiction: The act or representation of a person, scene, or object, especially in a visual or graphic form.

2. description: A detailed account or explanation of something, often used to convey the appearance or character of a person or thing.

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Culture

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In art, portrayal refers to the accurate representation of an individual or scene. In literature, it can refer to the way a character or situation is depicted or described. Portrayals can also have cultural significance, such as the way certain ethnicities or social groups have been portrayed throughout history.

How to Memorize "portrayal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of painting or drawing a portrait to remember the meaning of portrayal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portrayal' with the idea of accurately representing or depicting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Portray A Real Image' to remember the meaning of portrayal.

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