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depiction

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈpɪkʃən// UK //dɪpˈɪkʃən// de·pic·tion

n. a picture, description, or representation of someone or something. You use this word when talking about how an artist or writer shows a person, place, or event.

n. a visual or verbal representation of a person, place, or event. Typically refers to the manner or accuracy of the representation rather than the physical object itself.


SIMPLE

The painting is a vivid depiction of rural life.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics praised the film for its accurate depiction of 1920s New York City.

COMPLEX

The novel offers a nuanced depiction of grief, capturing both the sharp initial pain and the slow, quiet acceptance that follows.

Synonyms
Origin

From French dépiction, from Latin dēpictiō. By surface analysis, depict + -ion.

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