Photographic: meaning, definitions and examples

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photographic

[ ˌfəʊ.təˈɡræf.ɪk ]

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in the field of photography

relating to or produced by photography

Synonyms

graphic, picturesque, visual

Examples of usage

The exhibition features some of the most iconic photographic works of the 20th century.
She has a keen eye for capturing beautiful photographic moments.

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in general context

resembling a photograph in accuracy or detail

Synonyms

accurate, precise, realistic

Examples of usage

His memory of the event was so vivid, it was almost photographic.
The artist's attention to detail in the painting was truly photographic.

Translations

Translations of the word "photographic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotográfico

🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफिक

🇩🇪 fotografisch

🇮🇩 fotografi

🇺🇦 фотографічний

🇵🇱 fotograficzny

🇯🇵 写真の

🇫🇷 photographique

🇪🇸 fotográfico

🇹🇷 fotoğrafik

🇰🇷 사진의

🇸🇦 فوتوغرافي

🇨🇿 fotografický

🇸🇰 fotografický

🇨🇳 摄影的

🇸🇮 fotografski

🇮🇸 ljósmyndunar-

🇰🇿 фотографиялық

🇬🇪 ფოტოგრაფიული

🇦🇿 fotoqrafik

🇲🇽 fotográfico

Word origin

The word 'photographic' originates from the combination of 'photo-' meaning 'light' and '-graphic' meaning 'to write or draw'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century as photography gained popularity as a medium for capturing images. The evolution of photography has transformed the way we document our lives and the world around us, making 'photographic' a term synonymous with visual representation and accuracy.