adj
holographic
Holographic (adj) means relating to or in the form of a hologram. Example: “The band performed a holographic encore after the show ended.”
adj
1
Relating to or in the form of a hologram.
"The band performed a holographic encore after the show ended."
"Abba meanwhile, all of whom are still alive, will outsource their touring to holographic versions of themselves in 2019. “It’s perfect. We can be on stage while I’m home walking the dogs,” the band’s Benny Andersson said."
— Ben Beaumont-Thomas, In dreams: Roy Orbison hologram to embark on UK tour in 2018 (2017)
2
(of a document) Entirely handwritten by one person.
"The will was accepted as valid because it was fully holographic and signed."
How to use holographic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually describes 3D light-based images, but in legal contexts it instead means "entirely handwritten."
Common mistake
In law, a "holographic will" simply means handwritten and signed by the testator — nothing to do with holograms or projections.
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Etymology
Built from holo- + -graph + -ic, following the pattern of "hologram."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for holographic
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What does “holographic” mean?
The word “holographic” means relating to or in the form of a hologram. In plain terms, usually describes 3D light-based images, but in legal contexts it instead means "entirely handwritten.".
How do you use “holographic” in a sentence?
Here is “holographic” used in a sentence: “The band performed a holographic encore after the show ended.”
What part of speech is “holographic”?
“Holographic” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “holographic” have?
“Holographic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or in the form of a hologram.
