Depictable: meaning, definitions and examples
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depictable
[ dɪˈpɪktəbəl ]
art
Capable of being depicted or represented visually; suitable for portrayal in a painting, drawing, or other visual art form.
Synonyms
drawable, portrayable, representable.
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Word | Description / Examples |
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depictable |
Used when describing something that can be accurately represented or illustrated, often in a visual form such as art or images.
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representable |
Often refers to something that can be expressed or symbolized in various forms including art, charts, or even mathematical contexts.
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portrayable |
Used mainly for subjects that can be portrayed, especially in performances, literature, or visual representations. It’s often used for more complex subjects, including emotions and characters.
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drawable |
Typically pertains to something that can be sketched or drawn, commonly used in art and design contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The landscape was so vivid and detailed, it was highly depictable in a painting.
- The artist chose a very depictable subject for her next masterpiece.
Translations
Translations of the word "depictable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descritível
🇮🇳 वर्णनीय
🇩🇪 beschreibbar
🇮🇩 dapat digambarkan
🇺🇦 описуваний
🇵🇱 opisowy
🇯🇵 描写可能な
🇫🇷 dépeignable
🇪🇸 describible
🇹🇷 betimlenebilir
🇰🇷 묘사할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للوصف
🇨🇿 popisovatelný
🇸🇰 opisovateľný
🇨🇳 可描述的
🇸🇮 opisljiv
🇮🇸 lýsilegur
🇰🇿 сипаттауға болатын
🇬🇪 აღწერადი
🇦🇿 təsvir edilə bilən
🇲🇽 describible
Etymology
The word 'depictable' is derived from the verb 'depict', which comes from the Latin word 'depictus', past participle of 'depingere', meaning 'to portray'. The suffix '-able' is added to indicate the capability of being depicted. The term is commonly used in the context of art and visual representation.