photographic
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pho·to·graph·ic

adjective \ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik\

Definition of PHOTOGRAPHIC

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>
pho·to·graph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of PHOTOGRAPHIC

  1. photographic images of the galaxy

First Known Use of PHOTOGRAPHIC

1839

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