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Portraiture Definition & Meaning

portraiture
noun
  1. a word picture of a person's appearance and character
  2. the activity of making portraits

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Frequently asked questions

What does portraiture mean?
a word picture of a person's appearance and character the activity of making portraits
What part of speech is portraiture?
Portraiture is a noun.
How many definitions does portraiture have?
Portraiture has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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