pictorial — relating to, expressed in, or illustrated by pictures
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to, expressed in, or illustrated by pictures
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's pictorial diary had more doodles than actual words.
- The IKEA manual's pictorial instructions confused me more than any written text ever could.
- The exhibition featured a pictorial timeline of fashion trends over the past century.
pictorial
ADJECTIVE[/pɪkˈtɔːriəl/]
relating to, expressed in, or illustrated by pictures
The museum's pictorial history of the city fills an entire wall with vivid paintings.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pictorial derives from Latin pictus (painted, drawn), the past participle of the verb pingere (to paint, to draw). The adjectival suffix -al was added to form an adjective meaning 'relating to or expressed in pictures.'
Breakdown
pict- (from Latin pictus, painted) + -orial (adjective-forming suffix, from Latin -orialis).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's pictorial diary had more doodles than actual words.”
“The IKEA manual's pictorial instructions confused me more than any written text ever could.”
“The exhibition featured a pictorial timeline of fashion trends over the past century.”
“He gave such a pictorial account of his vacation that I felt like I'd been there myself.”
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