Meaning of graphic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡræfɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    graphic

    Definitions

    1. written or drawn or engraved

    Examples

    • « graphic symbols »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail

    Examples

    • « graphic sexual scenes »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. evoking lifelike images within the mind

    Examples

    • « pictorial poetry and prose »
    • « graphic accounts of battle »
    • « a lifelike portrait »
    • « a vivid description »

    Synonyms

  4. Qualitative Adjective

    graphic

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek graphikos, from graphē‘writing, drawing’

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the graphic arts

    Examples

    • « the etchings, drypoints, lithographis, and engravings which together form his graphic work- Brit. Book News »
  5. 2. relating to or presented by a graph

    Examples

    • « a graphic presentation of the data »

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