descriptive in German
descriptive in German is deskriptiv — descriptive means giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.
descriptive in German
deskriptiv
(linguistics) Describing the structure, grammar, vocabulary and actual use of a language.
What does "descriptive" mean?
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adj Giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.
"Her writing style is highly descriptive, full of colour and detail."
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adj In linguistics, recording how language is actually used rather than laying down rules for how it should be used.
"The dictionary takes a descriptive approach, listing words as people actually use them, not how grammarians wish they would."
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descriptive in a sentence
- Her writing style is highly descriptive, full of colour and detail.
- The dictionary takes a descriptive approach, listing words as people actually use them, not how grammarians wish they would.
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What is "descriptive" in German?
"descriptive" in German is deskriptiv. descriptive means: Giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.
How do you use "descriptive" in a sentence?
Example: "Her writing style is highly descriptive, full of colour and detail." In German, "descriptive" is deskriptiv.
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