Portrait vs Acting - What's the difference?
portrait | acting | Related terms |
A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
* Sir J. Reynolds
(figuratively) An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.
(computing, printing) A print orientation where the vertical sides are longer than the horizontal sides.
Representing the actual features of an individual; not ideal.
Temporarily]] assuming the [[duty, duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
An intended action or deed.
Pretending.
(drama) The occupation of an actor.
(legal) The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.
Portrait is a related term of acting.
As nouns the difference between portrait and acting
is that portrait is while acting is an intended action or deed.As an adjective acting is
temporarily]] assuming the [[duty|duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.As a verb acting is
.portrait
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Alternative forms
* pourtraict (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- In portraits , the grace, and, we may add, the likeness, consists more in the general air than in the exact similitude of every feature.
- The author painted a good portrait of urban life in New York in his latest book.
Antonyms
* (print mode or selection) landscape * (print mode or selection) profileAdjective
(-)- a portrait''' bust; a '''portrait statue
acting
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Adjective
(-)- The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
- Acting President of the United States is a temporary office in the government of the United States.
