holographic

American  

[hah-luh-graf-ik, hoh-luh-graf-ik] / ˌhɑ ləˈgræf ɪk, ˌhoʊ ləˈgræf ɪk /

adjective

1. relating to the process or technology of making holograms; of, being, or resembling a hologram.

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holographic British  

/ ˌhɒləˈɡræfɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or produced using holograms; three-dimensional

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Other Word Forms

• holographically adverb

Explanation

Anything holographic refers in some way to a hologram, which is a three-dimensional, projected image of something or someone. At the beginning of the first Star Wars movie, there’s a holographic image of Princess Leia projected by R2D2. The image was a hologram: it’s not real, but it’s an accurate 3D image created by light beams. You can use the word holographic for anything pertaining to holograms, including the holographic device that creates the holographic image. The content of the hologram could be called a holographic message. The science of making holograms is called holography.

Example Sentences

But would the holographic pixels of an A.I.-generated facsimile capture the tiny crevices between my brother’s crooked teeth?

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

In holographic storage, information is saved as image-like data pages created by laser light patterns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

An out-of-this-world project, the Mukaab was to feature a swirling observation tower with restaurants and holographic projections to transport the viewer to other times and places.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Elvis Evolution, created by Layered Reality, was announced in January 2024 and advertised at that time as a concert experience that would "use AI and feature holographic projections of the star".

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

“Indeed we do,” said one of the holographic statues, which had just appeared under the Wonder Dome.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein