photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik 
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
2
: representing nature and human beings with the exactness of a photograph
3
: capable of retaining vivid impressions
a photographic memory
Examples of photographic in a Sentence
photographic images of the galaxy
Recent Examples on the Web
Images From Year 3 of the War in Ukraine
A photographic chronicle of the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—
Marc Santora Tyler Hicks, New York Times, 14 May 2024
As a form of art, photographic storytelling can give raw views that challenge how people see the world.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for photographic 
Marc Santora Tyler Hicks, New York Times, 14 May 2024
As a form of art, photographic storytelling can give raw views that challenge how people see the world.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for photographic
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'photographic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near photographic
Cite this Entry
“Photographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈgraf-ik
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
photographic supplies
2
: capable of remembering details exactly
a photographic memory
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share