Graphic: meaning, definitions and examples

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graphic

[ ˈɡrafɪk ]

^{Context #1}

design

relating to visual art or visual representations, especially those that are produced on a computer

Synonyms

artistic, visual, visual art

Examples of usage

graphic design
graphic artist
graphic novel

^{Context #2}

design

a visual representation or design, especially in the form of a chart or illustration

Synonyms

chart, illustration, visual

Examples of usage

infographic
computer graphics
graphic representation

^{Context #3}

detailed

clear and vivid, providing a detailed visual description

Synonyms

detailed, explicit, vivid

Examples of usage

graphic description
graphic account

Translations

Translations of the word "graphic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gráfico

🇮🇳 ग्राफिक

🇩🇪 grafisch

🇮🇩 grafis

🇺🇦 графічний

🇵🇱 graficzny

🇯🇵 グラフィック (グラフィック)

🇫🇷 graphique

🇪🇸 gráfico

🇹🇷 grafik

🇰🇷 그래픽

🇸🇦 رسومي

🇨🇿 grafický

🇸🇰 grafický

🇨🇳 图形 (túxíng)

🇸🇮 grafičen

🇮🇸 grafískur

🇰🇿 графикалық

🇬🇪 გრაფიკული

🇦🇿 qrafik

🇲🇽 gráfico

Word origin

The word 'graphic' originated from the Greek word 'graphikos', meaning 'of or for writing, belonging to drawing'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'graphic' evolved to encompass visual representations and designs, especially in the context of art and technology.