Word
holographic
Phoneticsholo·graph·ic
US/ˌhɑɫəˈɡɹæfɪk/
UK/hˌɒləɡɹˈæfɪk/
Definitions
013D light image
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. related to a hologram, which is a 3D image made using light that looks solid.
adj. pertaining to or having the nature of a hologram; producing a three-dimensional image through light diffraction.
“The new credit cards have a small holographic bird that shimmers in the light.”
“The concert featured a holographic projection of the late singer, creating a startlingly lifelike performance for the audience.”
Synonyms
02handwritten document
C1 · Advanced Law Technical · Formal
adj. written entirely by the hand of the person who signed it, usually a will.
adj. written entirely in the handwriting of the person whose signature it bears. This term is primarily used in probate law to describe unwitnessed wills.
Español:ológrafo
“The court had to decide if the holographic will was real since no one else saw him write it.”
“In many jurisdictions, a holographic will is only valid if the entire document, including the date and signature, is in the testator's own hand.”
Usage
Usually precedes the noun it modifies, most commonly 'will' or 'document'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“A new technique for controlling optical components with light could help usher in a generation of high-efficiency signal-processing technology that could drive futuristic applications such as holographic video.” “Bright graphic eyeliner, vampy lips and holographic highlighter are some of this year's biggest beauty trends for the main stage.” Etymology
By surface analysis, holo- + -graph + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0