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

Explanation

An infographic is a chart, graph, or illustration that clearly conveys information or data. A food pyramid or plate, divided into the components of a healthy meal, is a familiar infographic. You might spot an infographic near a hand-washing station in a school or a restaurant, illustrating each step in the process of thoroughly scrubbing your hands with soap and water. Some infographics are simple charts featuring weather predictions or sports statistics or graphs of how high the tide is. Others are more complicated, with colorful cartoon figures explaining how to beat stress or do CPR. The word is a compound of information and graphics.

Example Sentences

Infographic chart showing weekly measles cases in the US since January 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

Infographic maker Adioma, highlighted famous entrepreneurs and their journeys to success based on Walter Isaacson’s book The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution.

From Scientific American • Apr. 3, 2018

Infographic: WhoScored Moving on to Liverpool, it’s fair to say that Brendan Rodgers left the club in a far more desirable position in terms of league standing at least.

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2015

Infographic courtesy of Bulldog Digital Media and image courtesy of Kmeron.

From Forbes • Jul. 21, 2013

The Infographic Used to watch lightning all night during the summer when I was a kid.

From Time • Jun. 3, 2013