vaguely-depicted
|vague-ly-de-pict-ed|
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/ˈveɪɡli 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 represent or describe.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or shown in an unclear or indistinct manner.
The character in the painting was vaguely-depicted, leaving much to the viewer's imagination.
Synonyms
unclearly-representedindistinctly-portrayed
Antonyms
clearly-depictedsharply-defined
Last updated: 2025/07/15 10:18