Describable: meaning, definitions and examples

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describable

 

[ dɪsˈkraɪbəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a sentence

Able to be described or characterized in words or with a particular quality.

Synonyms

characterizable, expressible, portrayable.

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Word Description / Examples
describable

When you want to convey that something can be explained or detailed through words. Typically neutral and widely applicable.

  • The scenery was so breathtaking that it was barely describable.
  • The problem was complex but still describable.
expressible

Suitable when you need to indicate that something can be communicated or conveyed through words or other forms of expression. Often used in philosophical or theoretical contexts.

  • His feelings were barely expressible in words.
  • The equation is expressible in simpler mathematical terms.
characterizable

Used when you need to explain that something or someone has distinct traits or features that can be described. Often used in more analytical or detailed discussions.

  • Her behavior was characterizable as both curious and cautious.
  • The disease has characterizable symptoms that help in its diagnosis.
portrayable

Appropriate when referring to the ability to represent something visually or through art. Often used in discussions about artistic or visual representation.

  • The character's emotions were easily portrayable on stage.
  • The scene was vividly portrayable in the painting.

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
  • The complexity of the situation is hardly describable in a few words.

Translations

Translations of the word "describable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descritível

🇮🇳 वर्णनीय

🇩🇪 beschreibbar

🇮🇩 dapat digambarkan

🇺🇦 описовий

🇵🇱 opisowy

🇯🇵 記述できる

🇫🇷 décrivable

🇪🇸 describible

🇹🇷 tanımlanabilir

🇰🇷 설명할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للوصف

🇨🇿 popisovatelný

🇸🇰 opísateľný

🇨🇳 可描述的

🇸🇮 opisljiv

🇮🇸 lýsandi

🇰🇿 сипаттауға болатын

🇬🇪 აღწერადი

🇦🇿 təsvir edilə bilən

🇲🇽 describible

Etymology

The word 'describable' is a derivative of the verb 'describe,' which comes from the Latin word 'describere,' meaning 'to write down' or 'to represent by drawing.' The prefix 'de-' signifies 'down' or 'completely,' and 'scribere' means 'to write.' The evolution of 'describable' reflects the human need to articulate and convey experiences and qualities through language.

See also: describe, describing, description, descriptive, descriptor.