adjective
Uncommon
graphical
GRAF-ih-kəl
Graphical (adjective) means relating to, shown on, or presented as a graph. Example: “The report includes a graphical summary of last year's sales.”
adjective
1
Relating to, shown on, or presented as a graph.
"The report includes a graphical summary of last year's sales."
"She prefers a graphical view of the data to a plain table of numbers."
"The results were plotted in graphical form for the presentation."
2
computing Relating to or making use of graphics, especially on a computer screen.
"The software has a simple graphical interface."
"Older programs ran from a command line rather than a graphical menu."
"The app's graphical design makes it easy to navigate."
How to use graphical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIt means shown as a picture or graph, rather than as plain text or numbers.
When to use it
In computing, graphical is the standard word for anything shown visually on screen, as opposed to text-only.
Memory tip
Remember graphical is an adjective, so it describes a noun, as in a graphical display or a graphical chart.
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Easily confused with
Common pairings
graphical interface
graphical representation
graphical display
graphical user interface
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Etymology
Graphical was formed by adding the suffix -al to graphic.
Rhymes for graphical
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What does graphical mean?
It describes something shown as a graph or picture, or something involving computer graphics.
What is the difference between graphic and graphical?
The two words overlap closely; graphical is most often used for graphs and computer graphics, while graphic covers a wider range of visual and descriptive uses.
What is a graphical user interface?
It is a way of operating a computer using pictures, icons and menus on screen rather than typed commands.
What is the meaning of graphical?
"graphical" (adjective) means relating to, shown on, or presented as a graph.
