photographic

4 synonyms and 1 antonym for photographic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Relating to photographs or the process of photography.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

visual

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

vivid precise

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

pictorial

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Relating to photographs or the process of photography.

“This shop stocks all the latest photographic equipment.”

pictorial visual vivid precise

2. adj

Extremely accurate and detailed, as if recorded like a photograph — used especially of memory.

“She has a photographic memory and can recall entire pages of text.”

Opposites

inexact

How to use photographic

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

photographic memory photographic evidence

Etymology

From "photograph" plus the adjective suffix "-ic."

Full origin of photographic →

Frequently asked questions

What does “photographic” mean?

The word “photographic” means relating to photographs or the process of photography. In plain terms, either "relating to photography" or, informally, "extremely precise and detailed," as in a photographic memory.

How do you pronounce “photographic”?

“Photographic” is pronounced foh-tuh-GRA-fihk (/ˌfəʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “photographic” in a sentence?

Here is “photographic” used in a sentence: “The exhibit traces the photographic history of the city.”

What part of speech is “photographic”?

“Photographic” is an adjective.

Is “photographic” a common word?

“Photographic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “photographic” have?

“Photographic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to photographs or the process of photography.

What is a photographic memory?

A photographic memory describes the ability to recall images or information with extreme accuracy and detail, as if it had been recorded like a photograph. This is a figurative use of "photographic," extending its literal meaning of relating to photographs or the process of photography.

What is the difference between photographic and photogenic?

Photographic relates to photographs or the process of photography itself, or describes something as extremely accurate and detailed like a photograph, such as a photographic memory. Photogenic describes a person or thing that looks attractive in photographs, which is a different meaning entirely.

Can photographic describe something other than pictures?

Yes. Beyond its literal sense relating to photographs, photographic can describe something as extremely accurate and detailed as if recorded like a photograph, most commonly used to describe an exceptionally precise memory.

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