graphic

[ graf-ik ]

/ ˈgræf ɪk /

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adjective Also graph·i·cal.

giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.

pertaining to the use of diagrams, graphs, mathematical curves, or the like; diagrammatic.

of, relating to, or expressed by writing: graphic symbols.

written, inscribed, or drawn.

depicted in a realistic or vivid manner: graphic sex and violence.

containing graphic descriptions: a graphic movie.

Geology. (of a rock) having a texture formed by the intergrowth of certain minerals so as to resemble written characters.

Mathematics. pertaining to the determination of values, solution of problems, etc., by direct measurement on diagrams instead of by ordinary calculations.

of or relating to the graphic arts.

noun

a product of the graphic arts, as a drawing or print.

a computer-generated image.

OTHER WORDS FOR graphic

1 striking, telling; detailed.

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Origin of graphic

First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin graphicus “of painting or drawing,” from Greek graphikós “able to draw or paint,” equivalent to gráph(ein) “to draw, write” + -ikos-ic; cognate with carve

synonym study for graphic

1. See picturesque.

OTHER WORDS FROM graphic

graph·i·cal·ly, adverbgraph·i·cal·ness, graph·ic·ness, nounnon·graph·ic, adjectivenon·graph·i·cal, adjective

non·graph·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·graph·i·cal·ness, nounun·graph·ic, adjectiveun·graph·i·cal, adjectiveun·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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-graphic

a combination of -graph and -ic, forming adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -graph: telegraphic.

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How to use graphic in a sentence

The graphic representing the Apple M1 chip, as presented by Apple at an event earlier this month.
“We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution|Samuel Axon|November 20, 2020|Ars Technica
It also took action on 23 million pieces of violent and graphic content.
Facebook says it labeled 180 million debunked posts ahead of the election|Rachel Lerman, Heather Kelly|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
It might be something more graphic or something really literal.
Shopping with the pros: The Madcap Cottage team chooses favorites from Terrain|Mari-Jane Williams|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
That means essential components like the processing cores, graphics cores, the neural engine, security enclave, and even the system memory are all part of one bigger slab of silicon.
Apple’s M1 chip makes the new MacBook Air shockingly good|Stan Horaczek|November 18, 2020|Popular-Science

At least Fox News is compelling — very high-gloss and well-crafted, with all its swooshing graphics and attention-grabbing noise that make you want to keep tuning in.
My two days watching Newsmax, the network waging war on Fox News from the right|Emily VanDerWerff|November 12, 2020|Vox
Republicans need to rebuild their brand, which Rand Paul said quite graphically “sucks.”
Can Obama and a Republican Senate Find Common Ground?|Eleanor Clift|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Incidences of gay men being hanged in public have been graphically reported upon.
Tim Cook: Why ‘I’m Gay’ Isn’t Enough|Tim Teeman|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A recent Pew Poll graphically likewise portrays the stark national divide, and the granular differences are gaping.
The 2014 Election Is Yet Another Scrum in the Culture Wars|Lloyd Green|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Reality-TV series have, over time, gleefully charged to the extreme edge of how graphically they could show childbirth.
Reality TV’s Grossest Moments: Dead Cats, Donkey Semen & More (VIDEO)|Kevin Fallon|December 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Silverman rather graphically reminded them that they were once considered exotic and scary, too.
Where Sarah Silverman Goes Wrong|Peter Beinart|July 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In the quaint language of the sacred scribes, we find David's frequent battles graphically described.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8|Various
She told him, told the story graphically and well, but so far as her own part in it was concerned rather diffidently.
Forging the Blades|Bertram Mitford
After graphically demonstrating the correctness of the scale we may simplify it considerably.
Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught|Joshua Rose
He graphically told the story of the wreck to his interested listeners and then imbibed a little more liquid nourishment.
The White Shield|Myrtle Reed
The diagrams at Fig. 106 show graphically the sleeve movements and their relation to the crank-shaft and piston travel.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag

British Dictionary definitions for graphic

graphic

graphical

/ (ˈɡræfɪk) /

adjective

vividly or clearly describeda graphic account of the disaster

sexually explicit

of or relating to writing or other inscribed representationsgraphic symbols

maths using, relating to, or determined by a grapha graphic representation of the figures

of or relating to the graphic arts

geology having or denoting a texture formed by intergrowth of the crystals to resemble writinggraphic granite

Derived forms of graphic

graphically or graphicly, adverbgraphicalness or graphicness, noun

Word Origin for graphic

C17: from Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein to write; see carve

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