- pronunciation:
- dih
skrIp
tihv
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
using or full of description.
The writer gave a descriptive account of life in Alaska. |
| related words: |
graphic |
| derivations: |
descriptively (adv.), descriptiveness (n.) |
The word descriptive
contains the following part:
scrib, script
Latin
root
that means
to write
Example words:
describe,
description,
descriptive,
inscribe,
manuscript,
postscript,
prescribe,
prescription,
scribble,
scribe1,
script,
Scripture,
subscribe,
subscription