apibdinimas

Apibdinimas is a Lithuanian noun that denotes the act or result of describing something. It is formed from the verb apibūdinti (to describe) with the suffix -imas, creating a word that refers to description, characterization, or portrayal. The term can indicate both the content of a description and the process of describing itself.

In everyday language, apibdinimas is used when outlining the features, qualities, or functions of a person, object, concept, event, or phenomenon. In dictionaries and lexicography, it designates the part of an entry that explains what a word means or how it is used, often alongside a formal definition and usage examples. In academic or technical writing, apibdinimas may be used to present a structured description of a subject, focusing on its defining attributes and relationships.

Related terms include aprašymas (description) and definicija (definition). The distinction lies in nuance: apibūdinti concentrates on describing characteristics and how things are, definicija provides a formal or precise meaning, and aprašymas can be broader and more narrative.