Betimsel

Betimsel is a Turkish adjective meaning descriptive. It denotes language, text, or speech that emphasizes describing objects, scenes, or experiences rather than arguing, judging, or proving a point.

In linguistics and literary analysis, betimsel describes a mode of expression that foregrounds sensory detail and characteristics. It is commonly used to label styles, passages, or sentences that aim to evoke an image or impression. In Turkish, phrases such as betimsel anlatım (descriptive narration), betimsel dil (descriptive language), and betimsel cümleler (descriptive sentences) are standard terms.

Betimsel writing typically focuses on how things appear, feel, taste, smell, or sound, presenting details that help the reader visualize or sense the subject. It is often contrasted with analytic, argumentative, or evaluative writing, which emphasizes reasoning, evidence, or judgment rather than description.

Etymology and related forms: the adjective is formed from the verb betimlemek (to describe) with the suffix -sel, producing betimsel, meaning descriptive. Related terms include betimleme (description) and betimleyici (descriptive), while tasvir (depict) is a closely related concept in Turkish.

See also: betimlemek, betimleme, betimleyici, tasvir.