pictorial
Pictorial (adj) means relating to, or illustrated with, pictures. Example: “The museum published a pictorial guide to its collection.”
How to use pictorial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething expressed through pictures rather than (or alongside) words.
Word forms
more pictorial comparative, pictorials plural, most pictorial superlative
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The museum published a _____ guide to its collection.
Etymology
From Latin pictor ("painter") plus the adjective ending "-ial", built on the same root as "picture".
Synonyms
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What does “pictorial” mean?
The word “pictorial” means relating to, or illustrated with, pictures. In plain terms, something expressed through pictures rather than (or alongside) words.
How do you pronounce “pictorial”?
“Pictorial” is pronounced pihk-TAW-ree-uhl (/pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pictorial” in a sentence?
Here is “pictorial” used in a sentence: “The museum published a pictorial guide to its collection.”
What part of speech is “pictorial”?
Depending on how it is used, “pictorial” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “pictorial” come from?
The word “pictorial” comes from Latin. From Latin pictor ("painter") plus the adjective ending "-ial", built on the same root as "picture".
Is “pictorial” a common word?
“Pictorial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pictorial” have?
“Pictorial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, or illustrated with, pictures.