photographic
/ˌfəʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Pertaining to photographs or photography.
Adjective
Examples
This shop stocks all the latest photographic equipment.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of accurate.
Adjective
Examples
What each evangelist preserved is not a photographic reproduction of the words and deeds of Jesus, but an interpretative portrait delineated in accord with the special needs of the early church.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “photographic” mean?
Pertaining to photographs or photography.
Is “photographic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.