descriptive
Of, relating to, or providing a descriptionOf, relating to, or providing a description.
» The word "self-descriptive" is self-descriptive.
Слово «самодескриптивный» является самодескриптивным.
Meaning
4 sensesOf, relating to, or providing a description.
описа́тельныйopisátelʹnyj, нагля́дныйnagljádnyj
описо́вийopysóvyj
of or relating to an approach to linguistic analysis that aims at the description of a language's forms, structures and usage
Of an adjective, stating an attribute of the associated noun (as heavy in the heavy dictionary).
описа́тельныйopisátelʹnyj
Describing the structure, grammar, vocabulary and actual use of a language.
deskriptiv
описа́тельныйopisátelʹnyj
Describing and seeking to classify, as opposed to normative or prescriptive.
Examples
7 sentencesThe word "self-descriptive" is self-descriptive.
ruСлово «самодескриптивный» является самодескриптивным.
This is a command, not truly a descriptive sentence.
Generate a concise and descriptive caption for this image.
We can thank the intrepid sailors of yore for these wildly descriptive terms.
Often story writers use descriptive language such as adjectives to provide a mental picture of the character’s appearance.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Latin dēscriptīvus (“containing a full description”).From Latin dēscriptīvus (“containing a full description”).
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Forms
more descriptive, most descriptive| Comparative | more descriptive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most descriptive Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
4 antonymsWord family
19 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form