No exact match translations found for 'depiction' in urdu.
Word 'depiction' in Other Languages
- depiction in Assamese অসমীয়া
- depiction in Bengali বাংলা
- depiction in Bodo बड़ो
- depiction in Dogri डोगरी
- depiction in English
- depiction in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- depiction in Hindi हिन्दी
- depiction in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- depiction in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- depiction in Konkani कोंकणी
- depiction in Maithili মৈথিলী
- depiction in Malayalam മലയാളം
- depiction in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- depiction in Marathi मराठी
- depiction in Nepali नेपाली
- depiction in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- depiction in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- depiction in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- depiction in Santali
- depiction in Sindhi سنڌي
- depiction in Tamil தமிழ்
- depiction in Telugu తెలుగు
- depiction in Urdu اُردُو
depiction
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/dɪˈpɪkʃən/
Definitions
- The action of depicting something, especially in art or literature.
- A representation or description of someone or something in words or images.
Usage Examples
- "The movie's depiction of historical events was highly accurate."
- "Her painting is a beautiful depiction of the countryside."
Etymology
From Latin depictio, from depingere ("to paint, portray"), derived from de- ("down, away") + pingere ("to paint").
Synonyms
- Illustration
- Representation
- Portrayal
- Description
- Rendering
Antonyms
- Concealment
- Obscuration
- Distortion
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | representación | /re.pɾe.sen.taˈθjon/ |
| French | représentation | /ʁə.pʁe.zɑ̃.ta.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Darstellung | /ˈdaːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | वर्णन (Varnan) | /ʋəɾ.nən/ |
| Tamil | விளக்கம் (Vilakkam) | /ʋɪ.ɭʌ.kʌm/ |
| Bengali | বর্ণনা (Bornona) | /bɔr.no.na/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈpɪkʃən/
- American English: /dɪˈpɪkʃən/
Historical Usage
The term "depiction" has been used since the 17th century, initially in artistic contexts before expanding to include literary and media descriptions.
Cultural Nuances
Depictions of historical or religious figures vary widely across cultures, often influenced by artistic traditions, social norms, and political climates.
More Information
Depiction plays a crucial role in storytelling, whether in visual arts, literature, or digital media. The accuracy, bias, and intention behind depictions shape public perception and historical narratives.