depiction

American  

[dih-pik-shuhn] / dɪˈpɪk ʃən /

noun

1. representation in image form, as in a painting or illustration.

   Picasso's painting Guernica is an accurate depiction of the horrors of war.

2. representation or characterization in words.

   Mark Twain's letters are a clear depiction of his life and times.

3. an act or instance of depicting.

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Etymology

Origin of depiction

First recorded in 1625–35; from Latin dēpictiōn-, stem of dēpictiō “portrayal,” equivalent to dēpict(us), past participle of dēpingere “to portray” + -iō -ion ( def. )

Example Sentences

When “Picnic” premiered on Broadway in 1953, it struck a nerve with postwar audiences—particularly women—hungry for a depiction of everyday lives that were not grandiose or heroic, but filled with unspoken desire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Irving was a schmaltzy genius, and his depiction of Columbus as “a brilliant visionary, ahead of his time” was exactly how Americans were beginning to view their own country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Younger kids might be disturbed by the depictions of mild danger, but there are also plenty of sight gags and stunning visual scenes to distract.

From Salon

It’s the most affectionate section of the film, unique in its depiction of an honest, tender bond.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speaking further about her depiction in the media at that time, Winslet described how magazine cover images of her were edited without her knowledge - something she also famously spoke out about in the early 2000s.

From BBC

Related Words

• drawing
• illustration
• image
• likeness
• picture
• portrayal
• representation
• sketch