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adjective pho·to·graph·ic \ ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik \
|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

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
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photographically

play \ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Examples of photographic in a Sentence

  1. photographic images of the galaxy

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First Known Use of photographic

1839

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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PHOTOGRAPHIC Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of photographic for English Language Learners

  • : relating to or used to make photographs

PHOTOGRAPHIC Defined for Kids

photographic

adjective pho·to·graph·ic \ ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik \

Definition of photographic for Students

: obtained by or used in photography

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