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1graphic
adjective graph·ic \ˈgra-fik\
: shown or described in a very clear way
: relating to the artistic use of pictures, shapes, and words especially in books and magazines
Full Definition of GRAPHIC
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: formed by writing, drawing, or engraving
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usually graphic a : marked by clear lifelike or vividly realistic description b : vividly or plainly shown or described <a graphic sex scene>
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usually graphical : of, relating to, or represented by a graph
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: of or relating to the written or printed word or the symbols or devices used in writing or printing to represent sound or convey meaning
— graph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— graph·ic·ness \-fik-nəs\ noun
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Variants of GRAPHIC
graph·ic also graph·i·cal \-fi-kəl\
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Origin of GRAPHIC
Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein
First Known Use: 1637
Related to GRAPHIC
- Synonyms
- delineated, pictorial, picturesque, visual, vivid
Synonym Discussion of GRAPHIC
graphic, vivid, picturesque mean giving a clear visual impression in words. graphic stresses the evoking of a clear lifelike picture <a graphic account of combat>. vivid suggests an impressing on the mind of the vigorous aliveness of something <a vivid re-creation of an exciting event>. picturesque suggests the presentation of a striking or effective picture composed of features notable for their distinctness and charm <a picturesque account of his travels>.
2graphic
noun
graphics : pictures or images on the screen of a computer, television, etc.
: a picture, drawing, or graph used as a decoration or to make something (such as magazine article) easier to understand
Full Definition of GRAPHIC
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a : a product of graphic art b plural : the graphic media
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a : a graphic representation (as a picture, map, or graph) used especially for illustration b : a pictorial image displayed on a computer screen <the program's graphics are impressive> c plural but sing or plural in constr : the art or science of drawing a representation of an object on a two-dimensional surface according to mathematical rules of projection
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plural but sing or plural in constr : the process whereby a computer displays graphics
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: a printed message superimposed on a television picture
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First Known Use of GRAPHIC
1944
Related to GRAPHIC
- Synonyms
- diagram, figure, illustration, plate, visual
GRAPHICALLY Defined for Kids
1graphic
adjective graph·ic \ˈgra-fik\
Definition of GRAPHIC for Kids
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: being written, drawn, printed, or engraved <A map is a graphic representation of an area's geography.>
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: described in very clear detail <She gave a graphic account of an accident.>
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: of or relating to the pictorial arts or to printing
2graphic
noun
Definition of GRAPHIC for Kids
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: a picture, map, or graph used for illustration
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graphics plural : a pictorial image or series of images displayed on a computer screen
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