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depict

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɪkt/

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Definition of depict

verb

[with object]
  • represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form: paintings depicting Old Testament scenes these equations may be depicted on a graph
  • portray in words; describe:youth is depicted as a time of vitality and good health

Derivatives

depicter

noun

depictive

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin depict- 'portrayed', from the verb depingere, from de- 'completely' + pingere 'to paint'

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