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depiction meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of depiction at MeaningMonkey.org. depiction meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DEPICTION noun
Definition of depiction (noun)
- a graphic or vivid verbal description
- "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
- synonyms: characterisation, characterization, delineation, picture, word picture, word-painting
- a representation by picture or portraiture
- synonyms: depicting, portrayal, portraying
- a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
- synonyms: delineation, limning, line drawing
- representation by drawing or painting etc
- synonyms: delineation, portrayal
Source: Princeton University Wordnet