adj
Uncommon
pictorial
pihk-TAW-ree-uhl
Pictorial (adj) means relating to, or illustrated with, pictures. Example: “The museum published a pictorial guide to its collection.”
adj
1
Relating to, or illustrated with, pictures.
"The museum published a pictorial guide to its collection."
"His pictorial account of the journey included dozens of sketches."
noun
1
A magazine, or section of one, made up mainly of photographs.
"The Sunday paper included a pictorial on the royal wedding."
How to use pictorial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething expressed through pictures rather than (or alongside) words.
Common pairings
pictorial guide
pictorial representation
pictorial history
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Word forms
- Plural
- pictorials
- Comparative
- more pictorial
- Superlative
- most pictorial
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Etymology
From Latin pictor ("painter") plus the adjective ending "-ial", built on the same root as "picture".
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Rhymes for pictorial
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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.
