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[ˈpɔːtrɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders
(e.g: a portrait of George III)
- a format of printed matter or screen display that is higher than it is wide
(e.g: it's too wide in landscape, and awkward to hold in portrait)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French, past participle (used as a noun) of Old French portraire ‘portray’
[ˈpɔːtrɪt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- of or in a format of printed matter or screen display that is higher than it is wide
(e.g: to take photos in a portrait or landscape mode, just swivel the phone)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French, past participle (used as a noun) of Old French portraire ‘portray’
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