Descriptiu
Example: El text descriptiu detalla amb precisió els paisatges naturals.
Definition
"Descriptiu" is an adjective used to describe something that provides detailed and precise information, often about appearances, characteristics, or qualities, as in the phrase 'El text descriptiu detalla amb precisió els paisatges naturals,' meaning a text that gives an accurate depiction of natural landscapes.
Etymology
The word "descriptiu" comes from the Latin verb 'describere,' meaning 'to write down' or 'to describe.' It entered Catalan by adopting the suffix '-iu,' which forms adjectives indicating a relating or pertaining to action. Did you know? The root 'script' is shared with many English words like 'script' and 'manuscript,' all related to writing.
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"Descriptiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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