descrittivo

descriptive

adjective deh-skreet-TEE-voh Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin descriptivus, from describere (to describe).

Usage Note

Descrittivo is used in linguistics, statistics, and general writing to describe something that depicts reality without prescribing norms. The phrase grammatica descrittiva (descriptive grammar) contrasts with grammatica normativa (prescriptive grammar). Like most -ivo adjectives, the plural is descrittivi (m) / descrittive (f).

Examples

"Il testo ha uno stile molto descrittivo."

Natural Translation

The text has a very descriptive style.

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