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descriptive
adjective
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Divide descriptive into syllables:

de · scrip · tive

How to pronounce descriptive:

Definition of descriptive:

descriptive (adjective):
describing something
presenting observations about the characteristics of someone or something serving to describe

Synonyms for descriptive:

picturesquecomprehensivevividelaboratefaithfulspecificaccuraterealisticgraphicalprecise
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Antonyms for descriptive:

confusing

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