Portrayable: meaning, definitions and examples
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portrayable
[ pɔːˈtreɪəbl ]
in describing someone or something
Capable of being portrayed or represented in a particular way.
Synonyms
depictable, renderable, representable.
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Word | Description / Examples |
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portrayable |
Used when discussing abstract ideas or concepts that can be described or depicted.
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representable |
Used when referring to abstract ideas or entities that can be symbolized or conveyed through various forms.
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depictable |
Commonly used in the context of art or visual media when explaining something that can be visualized.
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renderable |
Often used in the context of computer graphics or 3D modeling when something can be generated or displayed.
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Examples of usage
- The character was so well-developed that it was easily portrayable on screen.
- Her emotions were deeply portrayable through her expressive eyes.
Translations
Translations of the word "portrayable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retratável
🇮🇳 चित्रित करने योग्य
🇩🇪 darstellbar
🇮🇩 dapat digambarkan
🇺🇦 зображуваний
🇵🇱 przedstawialny
🇯🇵 描写可能な
🇫🇷 représentable
🇪🇸 representable
🇹🇷 tasvir edilebilir
🇰🇷 묘사할 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للتصوير
🇨🇿 zobrazitelný
🇸🇰 zobraziteľný
🇨🇳 可描绘的
🇸🇮 upodobljiv
🇮🇸 myndanlegur
🇰🇿 сипаттауға болатын
🇬🇪 გამოსახვადი
🇦🇿 təsvir edilə bilən
🇲🇽 representable
Etymology
The word 'portrayable' is derived from the verb 'portray', which comes from the Old French word 'portraire', meaning 'to paint, draw'. Over time, 'portray' evolved to include the idea of representing or depicting something in a specific way. The suffix '-able' is added to 'portray' to create 'portrayable', indicating the ability to be portrayed or represented.
See also: portray, portrayal, portraying.