description

Definition

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

Etymology

From Middle English descripcioun, from Old French description and its etymon, Latin dēscrīptiō, noun of action of dēscrībō (“I describe”). Equivalent to describe + -tion.

Example Sentences

• "give a verbal description of the events"
• "a realistic description"
• "The zoo had no lions, tigers, or cats of any description."

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