All diagrammatic synonyms
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D d adj diagrammatic
- descriptive β Descriptive language or writing indicates what someone or something is like.
- pictorial β pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture.
- graphic β giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.
- informative β giving information; instructive: an informative book.
- analytical β An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- interpretive β serving to interpret; explanatory.
- supplementary β Also, supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.
- vivid β strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.: a vivid green.
- figurative β of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word βheadβ has several figurative senses, as in βShe's the head of the company.β. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- revealing β to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- typical β of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- representational β of or relating to representation.
- symbolic β serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- sample β a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
- representative β a person or thing that represents another or others.
- indicative β showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
- corroborative β Corroborative evidence or information supports an idea, account, or argument.
- comparative β You use comparative to show that you are judging something against a previous or different situation. For example, comparative calm is a situation which is calmer than before or calmer than the situation in other places.
- seen β past participle of see1 .
- delineation β the act or process of delineating.
- pictorial β pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture.
- clarifying β to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
- imagistic β (often initial capital letter) a theory or practice of a group of poets in England and America between 1909 and 1917 who believed that poetry should employ the language of common speech, create new rhythms, have complete freedom in subject matter, and present a clear, concentrated, and precise image.
- metaphoric β a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in βA mighty fortress is our God.β. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- pictographic β a pictorial sign or symbol.
- hermeneutical β of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory.
- interpretative β interpretive.
- hieroglyphic β Also, hieroglyphical. designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.
- lifelike β resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait.
- picturesque β visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting: a picturesque fishing village.
- realistic β interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- informing β to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival.
- allegorical β An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
- critical β If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- demonstrative β Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
- discursive β passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.
- graphic β giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.
- illustrative β serving to illustrate; explanatory: illustrative examples.
- instructive β serving to instruct or inform; conveying instruction, knowledge, or information; enlightening.
- summary β a comprehensive and usually brief abstract, recapitulation, or compendium of previously stated facts or statements.
- hermeneutic β of or relating to hermeneutics; interpretative; explanatory.
- illuminative β giving light; illuminating.
- annotative β to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes: to annotate the works of Shakespeare.
- declarative β making a statement or assertion
- guiding β to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
- portrayed β to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
- descriptive β Descriptive language or writing indicates what someone or something is like.
- drawn β past participle of draw.
- illustrated β containing pictures, drawings, and other illustrations: an illustrated book.
adjective diagrammatic
- visible β that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.