depiction

noun
UK: /dɪˈpɪkʃən/
US: /dɪˈpɪkʃən/

  1. A picture or other representation.

    1. The painting is a depiction of his family.
    2. The artist's depiction of the storm was incredibly dramatic and moving.

  2. The act of showing someone or something in a film, book, painting, etc.

    1. The movie's depiction of war was very realistic.
    2. Her accurate depiction of poverty moved people to donate to the cause.

Synonyms

illustration sketch portrayal drawing image version representation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "depiction" in English means: A picture or other representation., The act of showing someone or something in a film, book, painting, etc..

The phonetic transcription of "depiction" is /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "depiction": illustration, sketch, portrayal, drawing, image, version, representation.

Example usage of "depiction": "The painting is a depiction of his family.". More examples on the page.