descriptive
gb/dɪskɹˈɪptɪv/ us/dɪskɹˈɪptɪv/
B2
Inglés
~ 6700
leíró, érzékletes, beszédes, kifejező, deskriptív
B2
1
leíró
B1
érzékletes
B2
Patrón de uso:
descriptive [noun]; [something] is descriptive
The author’s descriptive language makes you feel as if you are walking through the forest yourself.
Az író érzékletes nyelvezete miatt úgy érzed, mintha te magad sétálnál az erdőben.
Her report was very descriptive, listing the colors, sounds, and smells of the market.
Nagyon részletes és érzékletes volt a beszámolója: felsorolta a piac színeit, hangjait és illatait.
I enjoy novels with rich, descriptive passages that paint a clear picture of each scene.
The tour guide gave a descriptive explanation of the building’s history and design.
The photographer added a short, descriptive caption under each picture.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The story is very descriptive and easy to imagine.
A történet nagyon érzékletes, könnyű elképzelni.
He wrote a descriptive paragraph about his hometown.
Egy leíró bekezdést írt a szülővárosáról.
The teacher asked us to be more descriptive in our essays.
I like books with descriptive writing.
Her descriptive words help me see the picture in my head.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "descriptive" with "describable." "Descriptive" means that the words or writing give a lot of detail. "Describable" means that something *can* be described. Also, some learners overuse "very descriptive" when they could use more specific adjectives like "vivid" or "detailed."
Significado
giving vivid, detailed description
Colocaciones
descriptive language
|highly descriptive
|richly descriptive
|descriptive passage
|descriptive writing
|descriptive detail
Sinónimos
vivid (Suggests very strong, colorful images or feelings, often more emotional than neutral 'descriptive'.)
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evocative (Focuses on bringing strong images or memories to mind, often more artistic or literary than 'descriptive'.)
Antónimos
vague (Lacks clear details, making it hard to picture or understand something, the opposite of being descriptive.)
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bare (Gives only minimal information without extra detail or imagery.)
Temas
language
|art
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definición
Using many clear details so a person can easily imagine something.
Using clear, often vivid detail to describe how something looks, feels, sounds, or happens.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
descriptive [name/title/label]; [name/title] is descriptive
"The Beginner’s Guide to Coding" is a very descriptive title for the book.
A „Kezdők útmutatója a programozáshoz” nagyon beszédes könyvcím.
Use a descriptive file name so you can easily find the document later.
Használj beszédes fájlnevet, hogy később könnyen megtaláld a dokumentumot.
The company chose a simple, descriptive logo that shows exactly what they sell.
That job title isn’t very descriptive; I still don’t know what she actually does.
The map includes descriptive labels for all major landmarks.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please write a short, descriptive title for your essay.
Kérlek, írj egy rövid, kifejező címet az esszédhez.
Her username is very descriptive, so I know who she is.
A felhasználóneve nagyon beszédes, így tudom, ki ő.
This is not a descriptive name; I don’t know what the product does.
Can you make the label more descriptive?
The teacher asked us to choose more descriptive names for our folders.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "descriptive" here means "long." A descriptive title can be short; the key idea is that it clearly shows what the thing is. They may also confuse this sense with emotional or literary description; for names and titles, the focus is on clarity and information, not on being artistic.
Significado
clearly showing what something is
Colocaciones
descriptive title
|descriptive name
|descriptive label
|descriptive term
|highly descriptive title
Sinónimos
informative (Stresses that the name or title gives useful information; often slightly more formal than 'descriptive'.)
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explicit (Emphasizes being very clear and direct, sometimes stronger or more forceful than 'descriptive'.)
Antónimos
misleading (Gives a wrong idea about what something is or does, the opposite of a descriptive or accurate label.)
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vague (Too general or unclear, not giving enough information about what something is.)
Temas
communication
|business
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Saying very clearly what a thing is or what it does, especially in a name or title.
(Of a name, title, label, or term) clearly showing what someone or something is, does, or is like.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
leíró
B2
deskriptív
C1
Patrón de uso:
descriptive [grammar/approach/model]; [approach] is descriptive, not prescriptive
A descriptive grammar explains how native speakers actually talk, even if their speech breaks traditional rules.
A leíró nyelvtan azt magyarázza el, hogyan beszélnek valójában az anyanyelvi beszélők, még akkor is, ha a beszédük eltér a hagyományos szabályoktól.
Modern dictionaries try to be descriptive rather than prescriptive about new slang words.
A modern szótárak igyekeznek az új szlengkifejezéseket inkább leíró, nem pedig előíró módon kezelni.
Her research takes a descriptive approach to spoken English in online videos.
The course introduces students to descriptive linguistics and language variation.
He argues that teachers need both descriptive and prescriptive tools in the classroom.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This book is about descriptive grammar, not school rules.
Ez a könyv a leíró nyelvtanról szól, nem az iskolai szabályokról.
Descriptive linguistics looks at real speech.
A leíró nyelvészet a valós beszédet vizsgálja.
A descriptive dictionary shows how people really use words.
The teacher gave a descriptive, not prescriptive, explanation of the phrase.
Many modern grammars are more descriptive today.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "descriptive" and "prescriptive" in linguistic discussions. "Descriptive" records and explains what speakers actually do; it does *not* mean "easy to describe." "Prescriptive" tells people what they should say or write. Another mistake is thinking "descriptive grammar" is only about adding lots of detail; in linguistics, it specifically means non-judgmental description of usage.
Significado
describing how language is used
Colocaciones
descriptive grammar
|descriptive linguistics
|descriptive approach
|purely descriptive
|descriptive, not prescriptive
Sinónimos
non-prescriptive (Technical term that directly contrasts with 'prescriptive'; used mostly in linguistics and language teaching contexts.)
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descriptive-only (Emphasizes that the approach stops at description and does not give rules; less standard but clear in context.)
Antónimos
prescriptive (Focuses on how people *should* use language, giving rules and judgments, which is the opposite of a descriptive approach.)
Temas
language
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Definición
Talking about how people really speak and write, without saying it is right or wrong.
(In linguistics) Describing how people actually use language, without saying how they should use it.
C1
FORMAL
4
leíró
B2
deskriptív
C1
Patrón de uso:
descriptive [study/account/report]; [analysis] is mainly descriptive
The first chapter provides a descriptive account of the region’s climate and geography.
Az első fejezet leíró jellegű ismertetést ad a régió éghajlatáról és földrajzáról.
Our initial report is mainly descriptive; further analysis will explore why the changes occurred.
Előzetes jelentésünk főként leíró jellegű; a további elemzés azt vizsgálja majd, miért következtek be a változások.
This is a descriptive study of classroom behavior, without any attempt to influence the students.
The article is more descriptive than analytical, simply listing the trends it observes.
Her thesis begins with a descriptive overview of existing policies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The report is descriptive; it only tells what happened.
A jelentés leíró jellegű: csak azt mondja el, mi történt.
This is a descriptive study of children in one school.
Ez egy leíró vizsgálat egy iskola tanulóiról.
The first part of the paper is descriptive and gives basic facts.
Their work is mostly descriptive, not analytical.
We wrote a short, descriptive account of the event.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "descriptive" here always means "very detailed." In academic and research contexts, the key idea is that the work only describes what is seen, without explaining causes or giving solutions. They also sometimes confuse this with creative, literary description; in research writing, "descriptive" is usually neutral and factual.
Significado
only describing facts or features
Colocaciones
descriptive study
|descriptive research
|descriptive account
|purely descriptive
|largely descriptive
Sinónimos
non-analytical (Stresses that the work does not go deeply into reasons or causes, only reports what is seen.)
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observational (Focuses on watching and recording what happens, similar to a descriptive approach in research contexts.)
Antónimos
analytical (Focuses on explaining or examining the reasons and structure behind the facts, not just describing them.)
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interventionist (Implies actively trying to change a situation, which contrasts with a purely descriptive role.)
Temas
science
|academia
|research
|communication
|education
Definición
Only telling what something is like or what happened, without saying why or trying to change it.
Presenting or recording facts, features, or events without trying to explain their causes or change them.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
descriptive
AFI
GB/dɪskɹˈɪptɪv/
US/dɪskɹˈɪptɪv/
Sílabas y acento
de - script - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (script)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: descriptive
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
describable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
indescribable
adjective B2
indescribably
adverb
Advanced or less common
descriptor
noun
Expresiones
descriptive of [something]
1/dɪskɹˈɪptɪv əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
showing the typical features of something
Showing the usual or main qualities of something; giving a clear picture of what that thing is like.
Ejemplos
- The painting is highly descriptive of village life in the 19th century.
- His comments are descriptive of the general attitude in the company.
- These numbers are descriptive of the problems we are facing in the city.