Word
photographic
Phoneticspho·to·graph·ic
US/ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/
UK/fˌəʊtəɡɹˈæfɪk/
Definitions
01related to photography
adj. connected to the art or process of taking and developing pictures.
adj. relating to the process, equipment, or art of producing images through the action of light on a sensitive surface.
“The shop sells cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment.”
“The exhibition showcased various photographic techniques, ranging from traditional film development to modern digital manipulation.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun.
02extremely detailed
adj. describing a memory or a picture that is very clear and accurate.
adj. characterized by extreme detail or accuracy, especially regarding mental recall.
“She has a photographic memory and can remember every page of the book.”
“His photographic recall of the crime scene provided the investigators with several leads that had been overlooked during the initial sweep.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'photographic memory'.
Etymology
From photo- + -graphic or photograph + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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