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- [graf-ik]
- /ˈgræf ɪk/
- /ˈɡræf.ɪk/
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- [graf-ik]
- /ˈgræf ɪk/
Definitions of graphic word
- adjective graphic giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake. 1
- adjective graphic pertaining to the use of diagrams, graphs, mathematical curves, or the like; diagrammatic. 1
- adjective graphic of, relating to, or expressed by writing: graphic symbols. 1
- adjective graphic written, inscribed, or drawn. 1
- adjective graphic depicted in a realistic or vivid manner: graphic sex and violence. 1
- adjective graphic containing graphic descriptions: a graphic movie. 1
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Origin of graphic
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin graphicus of painting or drawing < Greek graphikós able to draw or paint, equivalent to gráph(ein) to draw, write + -ikos -ic; cognate with carve
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Parts of speech for Graphic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graphic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
graphic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graphic
adj graphic
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
- concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
- stirring — rousing, exciting, or thrilling: a stirring speech.
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
- colorful — Something that is colorful has bright colors or a lot of different colors.
noun graphic
- visual aid — any of various materials depending on the sense of sight, as films, slides, photographs, etc., used as aids in teaching.
- illustration — something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
- picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
- photograph — a picture produced by photography.
- chart — A chart is a diagram, picture, or graph which is intended to make information easier to understand.
adjective graphic
- explicit — Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- lifelike — resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait.
- full — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- colourful — Something that is colourful has bright colours or a lot of different colours.
Antonyms for graphic
adj graphic
- implicit — implied, rather than expressly stated: implicit agreement.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
adjective graphic
- sketchy — like a sketch; giving only outlines or essentials. Synonyms: cursory, rough, meager, crude.
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