1 a state the characteristics, appearance, etc. of, in spoken or written form (described the landscape). b (foll. by as) assert to be; call (described him as a habitual liar).
2 a mark out or draw (esp. a geometrical figure) (described a triangle). b move in (a specified way, esp. a curve) (described a parabola through the air).
Derivatives:
describable adj. describer n.
Etymology: L describere (as DE-, scribere script- write)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.