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inaccurately-depicted

|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-de-pict-ed|

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/ɪnˈækjərətli dɪˈpɪktɪd/

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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli dɪˈpɪktɪd/

(depict)

represent visually

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
depictdepictionsdepictsdepicteddepicteddepictingdepicted
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 represent or describe.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

described or shown in a way that is not accurate or true to reality.

The historical event was inaccurately-depicted in the movie.

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Last updated: 2025/05/07 01:04