English Reference
adjective

holographic

adj.
US /ˌhɑɫəˈɡɹæfɪk/ UK /hˌɒləɡɹˈæfɪk/ holo·graph·ic

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Science

    related to a hologram, which is a 3D image made using light that looks solid.

    pertaining to or having the nature of a hologram; producing a three-dimensional image through light diffraction.

    Simple

    The new credit cards have a small holographic bird that shimmers in the light.

    In context

    The concert featured a holographic projection of the late singer, creating a startlingly lifelike performance for the audience.

    three dimensional3D
  2. 02 C1 Advanced TechnicalFormal Law

    written entirely by the hand of the person who signed it, usually a will.

    written entirely in the handwriting of the person whose signature it bears. This term is primarily used in probate law to describe unwitnessed wills.

    Simple

    The court had to decide if the holographic will was real since no one else saw him write it.

    In context

    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'.

Bright graphic eyeliner, vampy lips and holographic highlighter are some of this year's biggest beauty trends for the main stage.

BBC News· 30 Jul 2026

By surface analysis, holo- + -graph + -ic.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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