How Do You Spell DESCRIBED?

Pronunciation: [dɪskɹˈa͡ɪbd] (IPA)

The word "described" is spelled with the letter combination "s-c-r-i", which can be pronounced in different ways depending on the dialect/accent. In General American English, it is pronounced as /skrɑɪbd/ (skrah-ybd), with the stress on the second syllable. The "s" and "c" are pronounced separately as a voiceless alveolar sibilant and a voiceless alveolar affricate, respectively. The letter "i" between "c" and "b" serves as the vowel sound in the second syllable, while the final "ed" is pronounced as a voiced d.

DESCRIBED Meaning and Definition

1. Described is the past tense form of the verb "describe," which refers to the act of presenting or explaining something in words. It is the process of using language to depict or recount a person, thing, event, or concept in a verbal or written form.

   When something is described, it is being portrayed or characterized in written or spoken language to provide a clear understanding or mental image of what is being talked about. Describing involves using adjectives, adverbs, or other descriptive language to communicate attributes, properties, or characteristics about a subject.

   The process of describing often includes conveying details, features, qualities, or aspects of an object, individual, situation, or scene in a way that can be easily comprehended by others. It is commonly employed to narrate or relay information in a manner that informs, educates, or entertains audiences.

   Described can also be used to indicate the act of conveying something that had previously been seen, read, or experienced by someone. In this sense, it refers to recounting or expressing something that has been perceived or observed, typically providing a detailed account of the subject matter.

   Overall, the term "described" involves the use of language to provide a comprehensive representation of something, enabling others to gain a clear understanding or mental picture of the subject being discussed.

Top Common Misspellings for DESCRIBED *

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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of DESCRIBED

The word "described" originated from the Latin term "describere", which is a combination of two roots: "de" meaning "down" or "thoroughly", and "scribere" meaning "to write" or "to mark". This Latin verb gave rise to the Old French word "descrire", which eventually evolved into the English word "describe" in the late 15th century. The concept of "describing" something involves the act of writing or marking down the characteristics, qualities, or details of a person, thing, or event.

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Conjugate verb Described

CONDITIONAL

I would describe

we would describe

you would describe

he/she/it would describe

they would describe

FUTURE

I will describe

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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