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descriptive in Swedish

descriptive in Swedish is beskrivande, deskriptiv — descriptive means giving a detailed account or picture of something in words.

descriptive in Swedish

beskrivande
adj
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
deskriptiv
adj
(linguistics) Describing the structure, grammar, vocabulary and actual use of a language.

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 Swedish?

"descriptive" in Swedish is beskrivande, 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 Swedish, "descriptive" is beskrivande, deskriptiv.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "descriptive": beskrivande, deskriptiv.

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