sketch

noun

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

short descriptive summary (of events)

a brief literary description

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

verb

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

make a sketch of

Roots

skhediossketch- · Greek · done offhand, impromptu

Synonyms for sketch

outlinen cartoonn esquisse vignetten adumbratev drawingn skitn delineationn diagramn blueprintn

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Where does sketch come from?

The word sketch breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root sketch-, from Greek skhedios (“done offhand, impromptu”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.