No exact match translations found for 'depictive' in bodo.
Word 'depictive' in Other Languages
- depictive in Assamese অসমীয়া
- depictive in Bengali বাংলা
- depictive in Bodo बड़ो
- depictive in Dogri डोगरी
- depictive in English
- depictive in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- depictive in Hindi हिन्दी
- depictive in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- depictive in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- depictive in Konkani कोंकणी
- depictive in Maithili মৈথিলী
- depictive in Malayalam മലയാളം
- depictive in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- depictive in Marathi मराठी
- depictive in Nepali नेपाली
- depictive in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- depictive in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- depictive in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- depictive in Santali
- depictive in Sindhi سنڌي
- depictive in Tamil தமிழ்
- depictive in Telugu తెలుగు
- depictive in Urdu اُردُو
depictive
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/dɪˈpɪktɪv/
Definitions
- Serving to depict or describe something in words or images.
- Relating to or characterized by representation in art or literature.
Usage Examples
- "The novel’s depictive style brings the characters to life."
- "Her depictive paintings capture the essence of rural life."
Etymology
Derived from the Latin depictivus, from depictus (past participle of depingere, meaning "to paint, portray"), combining de- ("down, away") + pingere ("to paint").
Synonyms
- Illustrative
- Descriptive
- Representational
- Expressive
- Artistic
Antonyms
- Abstract
- Vague
- Nonrepresentational
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | representativo | /re.pɾe.sen.taˈti.βo/ |
| French | descriptif | /dɛ.skʁip.tif/ |
| German | darstellend | /ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlənt/ |
| Hindi | चित्रात्मक (Chitratmak) | /tʃɪt.raːt.mʌk/ |
| Tamil | விளக்கமான (Vilakkamana) | /ʋɪ.ɭʌ.kʌ.maː.na/ |
| Bengali | বর্ণনামূলক (Bornonamulok) | /bɔr.no.na.mu.lɔk/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈpɪktɪv/
- American English: /dɪˈpɪktɪv/
Historical Usage
The word "depictive" has been used since the 17th century in artistic and literary contexts, emphasizing the ability to convey images through different mediums.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, depictive art varies in significance, from storytelling in indigenous traditions to modern graphic novels and cinema.
More Information
Depictive elements play a crucial role in visual and literary arts. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary digital illustrations, the ability to depict thoughts, ideas, and experiences has shaped human communication and culture.