exactly-depicted
|ex-act-ly-de-pict-ed|
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/ɪɡˈzæktli dɪˈpɪktɪd/
(depict)
represent visually
Etymology
Etymology Information
'depict' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'depictus,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'pingere' meant 'to paint.'
Historical Evolution
'depictus' transformed into the French word 'dépeindre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'depict' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to paint or portray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to describe or show in detail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or shown with precise accuracy.
The artist's work was exactly-depicted, capturing every detail of the landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 09:05