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

photographically

ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of photographic in a Sentence

photographic images of the galaxy

Recent Examples on the Web

Clear sight lines to the west-northwestern horizon will provide spectacular photographic opportunities, if the sky is clear. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

This larger image area allows for much more photographic information to be captured, which translates to a larger, sharper image with greater detail and low film grain (sandlike texture caused by light-sensitive particles in the film). — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Digital cameras had taken over nearly all areas of photographic production. — Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Judge Eichenholtz responded by finding jurors could disagree with that explanation, noting the photographic evidence of other people, who appear to have been White, entering the ballpark wearing similar MAGA clothing. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing photographic

• photographic memory

Rhymes for photographic

• autographic
• biographic
• calligraphic
• cartographic
• cryptographic
• demographic
• epigraphic
• ethnographic
• geographic
• holographic
• hydrographic
• lithographic

Kids 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

photographically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb