Synonyms for descriptive
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-skrip-tiv |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskrɪp tɪv |
Top 10 synonyms for descriptive
Définition of descriptive
Origin :- 1751, from Late Latin descriptivus, from descript-, past participle stem of describere (see description). Related: Descriptively; descriptiveness.
- adj explanatory
- In subject they are either erotic, mythologic, or descriptive of nature.
- Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
- The former is particular or descriptive; the latter is general.
- Extract from : « Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) » by John Morley
- The problem of the descriptive course is the problem of the high school.
- Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
- An elementary course followed by a course in descriptive geometry.
- Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
- Wagner's motives are marvellous in their descriptive and soul-stirring power.
- Extract from : « War Letters of a Public-School Boy » by Paul Jones.
- Descriptive astronomy and geology have, however, been omitted.
- Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
- Here was a sunken road, that, later, was given a descriptive name.
- Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
- He had opportunities of bestowing his descriptive powers to good purpose.
- Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
- "Teleportation is the descriptive term in your language, I believe," said Venor.
- Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
- Do you ever skip the descriptive parts of a book and read the narrative?
- Extract from : « The Mind and Its Education » by George Herbert Betts
Antonyms for descriptive
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