Depicted: meaning, definitions and examples

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depicted

 

[ dษชหˆpษชktษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

art representation

Depicted refers to the action of representing or illustrating something through art or other forms of visual representation. It often involves capturing the appearance of a subject in a detailed manner, portraying not only the physical attributes but also evoking emotions or themes related to the subject matter. This term is commonly used in the context of painting, drawing, and photography. It can also apply to textual representations, where the imagery conveyed through words paints a picture for the reader.

Synonyms

illustrated, portrayed, rendered, represented

Examples of usage

  • The painting depicted a serene landscape.
  • In his novel, the author depicted the struggles of the protagonist.
  • The mural depicted scenes from the local history.
  • Her expression depicted a mix of joy and sadness.

Translations

Translations of the word "depicted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น representado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช darstellt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digambarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฑั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedstawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reprรฉsentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ representado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasvir edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌ˜์‚ฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zobrazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zobrazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็ป˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upodobljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™svir olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ representado

Etymology

The word 'depicted' originates from the Middle English 'depicten', which in turn comes from the Latin 'depictus', the past participle of 'depictus', meaning 'to paint' or 'to describe'. The Latin term is composed of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down, away' and 'pingere', which means 'to paint'. This etymology reflects the evolution of the term from a strict visual representation to a broader context that includes descriptive narratives. Over time, the use of 'depicted' has expanded beyond painting to encompass all forms of artistic and textual representation, reflecting the versatility of the term in capturing both literal and metaphorical imagery. The understanding and interpretation of what is depicted can vary widely, influenced by cultural, historical, and personal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,214 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.