Descripcions

Descripcions is the plural form of descripció in Catalan, a feminine noun meaning descriptions: textual representations that explain, depict, or summarize objects, people, events, or concepts. The term is commonly used in writing, journalism, education, librarianship, museums, and digital metadata to refer to the descriptive content associated with a subject.

Etymology and orthography: descripcions derives from Latin descriptio and the Catalan descripció. In Catalan orthography, the singular descripció ends with -ció, while the corresponding plural ends with -cions, changing the ending to reflect pluralization rules.

Usage: In literature and media, descripcions describe scenes, characters, or settings. In libraries and archives, the word appears in catalog records as part of bibliographic or item descriptions. Museums and cultural institutions use it to label object descriptions in labels, plaques, and digital collections. In education and research, descripcions help convey metodologia, characteristics, or conditions of studied subjects. In digital interfaces, descripcions may be stored as metadata fields alongside other descriptive information.

Relation to related terms: The singular form descripció is commonly paired with its plural, descripcions. Related concepts include describir (to describe), descripció tècnica (technical description), and descripció de lloc o de persona, which specify the focus of the description.

Notes: Descripcions can vary in formality and detail, ranging from concise catalog entries to detailed narrative passages, depending on the purpose and audience.