depiction Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
   picture; delineation; characterization; characterisation; word picture; word-painting.
   
   • too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
   • the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
   • the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
2. noun a representation by picture or portraiture
   portrayal; depicting; portraying.
   
3. noun a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
   line drawing; delineation; limning.
   
4. noun representation by drawing or painting etc
   portrayal; delineation.
   

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