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photographic

Phoneticspho·to·graph·ic

US/ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/

UK/fˌəʊtəɡɹˈæfɪk/

Definitions

01related to photography

B1

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.

Synonyms

02extremely detailed

B2

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'.

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Antonyms

Etymology

From photo- + -graphic or photograph + -ic.

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

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B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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