described
Translation
described, mentioned
Examples
Follow the method described above.
Follow the method described above.
The described person was not found.
The described person was not found.
Grammar Patterns
the described ((noun)) the (noun) that has been mentioned The described procedure is simple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mentioned, detailed, specified; Antonyms: undescribed
Etymology
The past participle of 'describe', from Latin 'descriptus'.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending signifies a completed action. It refers to something that has *already been* described.