🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Beschreibung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: be-shrei-bung

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Description/dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Beschreibung des Gemäldes erfasste seine lebendigen Farben."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

    "The description of the painting captured its vibrant colors and intricate details."
  2. 2

    The act of describing; a portrayal or depiction.

    "Her vivid description of the landscape made it easy to visualize."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'description' originates from the Latin 'descriptio', which means 'a writing down'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of describing or detailing something, emphasizing clarity and precision in representation.

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