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descriptive

/dɪˈskriptɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does descriptive mean?

adjective

Describing or serving to describe something in detail; giving a clear and vivid picture of something in words. It is used to describe something that is detailed and accurate.

Example

"The descriptive passage in the novel helped the reader to visualize the scene."

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