descriptor — a word or phrase that describes or identifies something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a word or phrase that describes or identifies something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskrɪptər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza review needed better descriptors than just 'good' and 'tasty'.
- His dating profile desperately lacked creative descriptors beyond 'nice guy'.
- The job posting used so many fancy descriptors that nobody understood what the job actually was.
descriptor
NOUN[/dɪˈskrɪptər/]
a word or phrase that describes or identifies something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin describere (to describe, depict), which combines de- (down) + scribere (to write). The agent suffix -or was added to create a noun denoting one who describes or depicts.
Breakdown
describe (from Latin describere: de- (down) + scribere (write)) + -or (agent suffix indicating one who performs an action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza review needed better descriptors than just 'good' and 'tasty'.”
“His dating profile desperately lacked creative descriptors beyond 'nice guy'.”
“The job posting used so many fancy descriptors that nobody understood what the job actually was.”
“Academic papers require precise descriptors to convey complex concepts clearly.”
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