VIGNETTE


Meaning of VIGNETTE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vɪnjet ]

( vignettes)

A vignette is a short description, picture, or piece of acting which expresses very clearly and neatly the typical characteristics of the thing that it represents. ( FORMAL )

The book is an excellent vignette of some of the major debates in science.

N-COUNT : oft N of n

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