depiction

Intermediate

/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/

noun
the way that something is represented or shown, or something that represents or shows something

depiction in a sentence

  • “They object to the movie’s depiction of gay people.”
  • “The painter's depictions of the horror of war won her a worldwide reputation.”
  • “I disapprove of the depiction of violence on television.”
  • “She is nothing like her depiction in the media.”

What does “depiction” mean?

depiction (noun) means the way that something is represented or shown, or something that represents or shows something. It is pronounced /dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "depiction" mean?
depiction (noun) means: the way that something is represented or shown, or something that represents or shows something
How do you pronounce "depiction"?
"depiction" is pronounced /dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "depiction" in a sentence?
Here is "depiction" used in a sentence: They object to the movie’s depiction of gay people.

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