Depectible

/dɪˈpɛktɪbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being represented, depicted, or described in visual or literary form.

Etymology

From 'depict' with the suffix '-ible' (capable of). The root comes from Latin 'depictus,' the past participle of 'depingere' meaning to paint or portray.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that even dedicated word nerds rarely encounter it—it describes anything that can be shown or depicted, but we usually just say 'depictable' instead!

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