Origin: 1625–35; < L
dēpictus (ptp. of
dēpingere), equiv. to
dē- de- +
pic- ptp. s. of
pingere to
paint +
-tus ptp. suffix
Related forms: de⋅pict⋅er, de⋅pic⋅tor, noun
de⋅pic⋅tion, noun
de⋅pic⋅tive, adjective
Synonyms:
1. reproduce, draw, paint, limn. 1, 2. Depict, portray, sketch imply a representation of an object or scene by colors or lines, or by words. Depict emphasizes vividness of detail: to depict the confusion of departure. Portray emphasizes faithful representation: We could not portray the anguish of the exiles. Sketch suggests the drawing of the outlines of the most prominent features or details, often in a preparatory way: to sketch the plans for a community development.
[di-pikt] 