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Definition of depict

depict

/dɪˈpɪkt/
de · pict
Adverb:depictively
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Adjective:depictive
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Past Simple:depicted
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Past Participle:depicted
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Present Participle:depicting
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depict Lexical Profile

depict Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To represent or show something by a drawing, painting, sculpture, or other visual art form.

Example

"The ancient frescoes on the palace walls vividly depict scenes of everyday rural life and seasonal harvests."

2

To describe, characterize, or portray someone or something in words, film, or performance.

Example

"In her latest historical biography, the author seeks to depict the monarch as a pragmatic reformer rather than an aloof ruler."

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• Rhymes for depict

• Nearby Words

dependently
depender
depersonalize
depict
depiction
depilate
depilator

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle Ages from Latin 'depictus', the past participle of 'depingere' (to portray by painting), formed from the intensive prefix 'de-' (completely) and 'pingere' (to paint).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depict. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depict
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