descriptive
/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: descriptives
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of an adjective, stating an attribute of the associated noun (as heavy in the heavy dictionary).
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An adjective (or other descriptive word)
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “descriptive” mean?
Of, relating to, or providing a description.
Is “descriptive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.