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descriptive in Russian

descriptive in Russian is нагля́дный, описа́тельный — descriptive means giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.

descriptive in Russian

нагля́дный
adj
Pronounced: naglyadnyy
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
описа́тельный
adj
Pronounced: opisatelnyy
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
описа́тельный
adj
Pronounced: opisatelnyy

What does "descriptive" mean?

  1. adj Giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.
    "Her writing style is highly descriptive, full of colour and detail."
  2. 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 Russian?

"descriptive" in Russian is нагля́дный, описа́тельный. descriptive means: Giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.

How do you pronounce нагля́дный?

"descriptive" in Russian is нагля́дный, pronounced "naglyadnyy".

How do you use "descriptive" in a sentence?

Example: "Her writing style is highly descriptive, full of colour and detail." In Russian, "descriptive" is нагля́дный, описа́тельный.

Are there other ways to say "descriptive" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "descriptive": нагля́дный, описа́тельный.

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