descriptive
[/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/]
adjective
descritivo
1. Serving to describe or giving a description of something; characterized by description rather than narration or analysis
The novel contains descriptive passages about the landscape.
O romance contém passagens descritivas sobre a paisagem.
2. In grammar, relating to or denoting adjectives or other words that describe qualities or characteristics
In the phrase 'a beautiful house,' the word 'beautiful' is descriptive.
Na frase 'uma casa bonita', a palavra 'bonita' é descritiva.
3. Concerned with or based on what is observed rather than theoretical or prescriptive
Descriptive linguistics focuses on how language is actually used.
A linguística descritiva concentra-se em como a língua é realmente usada.
In educational contexts, both in the USA and Brazil, 'descriptive' is commonly used in academic writing to distinguish between subjective description and objective analysis. In Portuguese-speaking countries, 'descritivo' is a formal term frequently employed in academic discourse, linguistics, and writing pedagogy.
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