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Definition of description

description

/dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
de · scrip · tion
Adverb:descriptively
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Plural:descriptions
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Adjective:descriptive
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description Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

Example

"The witness gave the detective a detailed description of the getaway car."

2

A sort, kind, or class of people or things sharing specified characteristics.

Example

"The festival attracted street performers and artists of every description."

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• Nearby Words

describable
describe
describer
description
descriptive
descriptively
descriptiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'description', derived from Latin 'descriptio' ('a marking out, copy, or representation'), from the verb 'describere' ('to write down or transcribe').

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