picture
|pic-ture|
A1
/ˈpɪk.tʃər/
visual representation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'picture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pictura,' where 'pict-' meant 'painted.'
Historical Evolution
'pictura' transformed into the Old French word 'picture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'picture.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a painted representation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'any visual representation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a visual representation of something, such as a painting, drawing, photograph, or image.
She hung a picture of her family on the wall.
Synonyms
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