Word
depiction
Phoneticsde·pic·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈpɪkʃən/
UK/dɪpˈɪkʃən/
Definitions
01a visual or verbal representation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a way of showing what someone or something is like in a painting, book, or movie.
n. a representation of something in a creative work, such as a painting, film, or piece of literature.
Español:plasmación
“The book's depiction of life in the 1920s is very realistic.”
“Critics praised the film for its nuanced depiction of the complex relationship between the two main characters.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the subject being represented.
Synonyms
02the act of representing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of showing or describing something.
n. the process or act of depicting something through art or language. Uncountable in this sense.
“The artist is famous for his accurate depiction of human movement.”
“The course focuses on the depiction of social class in nineteenth-century European literature.”
Usage
Commonly used in academic contexts when discussing how subjects are treated in media or art.
Real-World Examples
“It took the lyric “in my field of paper flowers” and created a visual depiction of the song, with me laying in a field.” “One of the most puzzling aspects of these ancient depictions is how they have managed to survive in such good condition for so long.” Etymology
From French dépiction, from Latin dēpictiō. By surface analysis, depict + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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