noun
depiction
dih-PIHK-shuhn
noun
1
A representation of something in art, words, or another medium.
"Critics praised the film's honest depiction of grief."
"The painting is an early depiction of the battle."
How to Use Depiction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe way something is shown or portrayed, and also the act of showing it.
Common pairings
an accurate depiction
a vivid depiction
depiction of violence
Word Forms
depictions plural
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Etymology
From French dépiction, ultimately from Latin depictio, related to "depict."