depiction
Translation
depiction, portrayal, description
Examples
I like the artist's depiction of the city.
I like the artist's depiction of the city.
The film's depiction of history was inaccurate.
The film's depiction of history was inaccurate.
Grammar Patterns
a depiction ((of sth.)) a representation of (sth.) It's a realistic depiction of war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: portrayal, representation, description, illustration
Etymology
From the verb 'depict', which comes from Latin 'depingere' (to portray). The '-ion' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
A 'depiction' is the noun form of 'depict'. If you 'depict' something, you create a 'depiction'.