graphical
UK: ˈɡræfɪk(ə)l | US: ˈɡræfɪk(ə)l
adj. relating to visual art or design, especially involving drawing, painting, or printing
adj. represented by or using graphs or diagrams
adj. vividly descriptive or pictorial
The word "graphical" derives from the Greek root "graph-" (γράφειν/graphein), meaning "to write" or "to draw." This root evolved into Latin "graphicus" and later Old French "graphique," referring to visual representation. The suffix "-al" (from Latin "-alis") transforms the noun into an adjective, emphasizing the visual or descriptive nature of the subject. The term originally pertained to handwriting and illustration but expanded to encompass modern technical uses like data visualization.
The report included graphical representations of the survey results.
She has a highly graphical style of storytelling, filled with vivid imagery.
The software generates graphical models for engineering designs.
The museum displayed graphical artworks from the Renaissance period.
His presentation used graphical elements to simplify complex data.