infographic

American  

[in-foh-graf-ik] / ˌɪn foʊˈgræf ɪk /

noun

1. Often infographics a visual presentation of information in the form of a chart, graph, or other image accompanied by minimal text, intended to give an easily understood overview, often of a complex subject.

   a mass-transit infographic that uses different colors to represent different modes of transportation.

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Etymology

Origin of infographic

First recorded in 1960–65; info(rmation) + graphic

Example Sentences

Almost every page features a photo, an illustration or an infographic, including a shot of Mr. Brand’s hand-painted 1962 VW microbus, drawings from century-old repair manuals and a full-page guide to “twelve types of corrosion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“Do you want Behr Premium Plus®, Behr Scuff Defense®, Behr Marquee®, Behr Dynasty®?” the Home Depot paint associate silently asks, pointing at an infographic laminated on the counter top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society has an infographic on how to follow the Portfolio Diet.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2023

In 2021, James Clark, writing for Task & Purpose, pondered an infographic titled “The Integrated Survivability ‘Onion,’ ” pulled from a PowerPoint slide made by the U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2023

If you crowd your infographic, viewers will lose themselves, drowning in details.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023