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depiction

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈpɪkʃən/

Forms: depictions

depiction means: A picture that shows a person, place, or thing.

noun

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A picture that shows a person, place, or thing.

  • The drawing is a depiction of a bird.
  • Her depictions of city streets are full of detail.
  • The museum displays an early depiction of the castle.

How to use it: a depiction of someone/something (The painting is a depiction of village life.)

Similar words: picture, portrayal, illustration

Common phrases: depiction of something, realistic depiction

Questions about depiction

What does depiction mean?

A picture that shows a person, place, or thing.

What is depiction in other languages?

Türkçe: tasvir · Español: representación · Français: représentation · Deutsch: Darstellung · Italiano: raffigurazione · 日本語: 描写

How do you pronounce depiction?

It is pronounced /dɪˈpɪkʃən/.

How do you use depiction in a sentence?

The drawing is a depiction of a bird. Her depictions of city streets are full of detail.

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