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Source: tatoeba (7575732)
Descriptor
/dɪˈskɹɪptə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "descriptor" (236 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Noun(8 words)
a b c labelsactivity tagadjectival descriptoradjectival modifieradjective modifieradjective of behavioradjective of degreeadjective of relation
Adjective(2 words)
academic descriptorsacademic historical term
Strong matches (15)
Adjective(3 words)
administrative descriptoradvanced course labelaesthetic modifier
Noun(12 words)
adverbial labelannotation labelannotation termarithmetic descriptorart descriptorart movement styleassessment labelattributeattribute a propertyattribute definitionattribute descriptorattribute term
Related words (25)
Noun(16 words)
attribute toattribute wordattributivesaudio featurebrand descriptorcatalan adjectiucategory labelchemical propertyclassroom descriptive termclassroom missioncode labelconcept tagconceptual tagcultural adjectivecurrent political termcurriculum label
Adjective(9 words)
attributive adjectivebiological descriptorbiological descriptorscivic descriptorclinical modifiercomputing eracontextual modifiercultural status symbolculture specific descriptor
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a b c labels, academic descriptors, academic historical term, activity tag, adjectival descriptor.
- Sentence evidence is available for descriptor, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "descriptor".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "descriptor"
Keep "descriptor" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "descriptor" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "descriptor", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "descriptor" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriescolor descriptordata descriptorfield descriptorshape descriptorsize descriptortexture descriptor
Collocations
6 entriesattribute descriptorcolor descriptordata descriptordescriptive termfield descriptorsize descriptor
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 7 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- kuvaaja noun (that which describes)
Indonesian
1 entries- deskriptor noun (that which describes)
Japanese
1 entries- 記述語 noun (that which describes)
Malay
2 entries- pemerihal noun (that which describes)
- petunjuk noun (that which describes)
Portuguese
1 entries- descritor noun (that which describes)
Romanian
1 entries- descriptor noun (that which describes)
Spanish
1 entries- descriptor noun (that which describes)
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
The word "bitch" literally means a female dog. Its use in casual conversation to apply to a woman is demeaning, crude and insulting, and marks the person who uses this descriptor to be backwards and, potentially, a sexual harasser.
Source: tatoeba (10219082)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "descriptor"?
Closest matches include a b c labels, academic descriptors, academic historical term, activity tag, adjectival descriptor.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "descriptor"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.