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photographic

|pho/to/graph/ic|

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/ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/

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/ˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk/

related to photographs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'photographic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōtós,' where 'phōs' meant 'light' and 'graphé' meant 'drawing.'

Historical Evolution

'photographic' changed from the French word 'photographique' and eventually became the modern English word 'photographic'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'drawing with light,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to photographs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or resembling photographs.

The photographic quality of the painting was astonishing.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39