graphic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an image that is generated by a computer
    computer graphic.
  2. adjective satellite written or drawn or engraved
    graphical; in writing.
    • graphic symbols
  3. adjective satellite describing nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail
    • graphic sexual scenes
  4. adjective of or relating to the graphic arts
    • the etchings, drypoints, lithographs, and engravings which together form his graphic work"- British Book News
  5. adjective relating to or presented by a graph
    graphical.
    • a graphic presentation of the data
  6. adjective satellite evoking lifelike images within the mind
    lifelike; vivid; pictorial.
    • pictorial poetry and prose
    • graphic accounts of battle
    • a lifelike portrait
    • a vivid description

WordNet

Graph"ic, Graph"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Graphic
  • Graphical
)
Etymology
L. graphicus, Gr. , fr. to write; cf. F. graphique. Graft.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the arts of painting and drawing.
  2. Of or pertaining to the art of writing.
  3. Written or engraved; formed of letters or lines.
    The finger of God hath left an inscription upon all his works, not graphical, or composed of letters. Sir T. Browne.
  4. Well delineated; clearly and vividly described.
  5. Having the faculty of, or characterized by, clear and impressive description; vivid; as, a gruphic writer.

Webster 1913