A1 noun Neutral #2,778 most common

graphics

/ˈɡræfɪks/

Graphics are visual images or designs displayed on a screen or printed on paper. They are used to share information, show ideas, or make something look more attractive than plain text.

Examples

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1

The graphics in this new video game look very real.

The graphics in this new video game look very real.

2

We need to include professional graphics in the annual report.

We need to include professional graphics in the annual report.

3

Check out the cool graphics on this website!

Check out the cool graphics on this website!

Word Family

Noun
graphics
Verb
graph
Adverb
graphically
Adjective
graphic
Related
graphist
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Graph' (drawing lines) + 'ics' (technology). Graphics are drawings made with technology.

Quick Quiz

The computer needs a better _____ card to play this video game smoothly.

Correct!

The correct answer is: graphics

Examples

1

The graphics in this new video game look very real.

everyday

The graphics in this new video game look very real.

2

We need to include professional graphics in the annual report.

formal

We need to include professional graphics in the annual report.

3

Check out the cool graphics on this website!

informal

Check out the cool graphics on this website!

4

The student used colorful graphics to explain the scientific process.

academic

The student used colorful graphics to explain the scientific process.

5

Our team is working on the graphics for the new advertisement.

business

Our team is working on the graphics for the new advertisement.

Word Family

Noun
graphics
Verb
graph
Adverb
graphically
Adjective
graphic
Related
graphist

Common Collocations

computer graphics computer graphics
motion graphics motion graphics
high-quality graphics high-quality graphics
digital graphics digital graphics
vector graphics vector graphics

Common Phrases

graphics card

graphics card

on-screen graphics

on-screen graphics

user interface graphics

user interface graphics

Often Confused With

graphics vs graphic

'Graphics' (noun) refers to images, while 'graphic' (adjective) often describes something very detailed or vivid, sometimes in an unpleasant way.

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Usage Notes

Use 'graphics' when talking about the visual elements of a website, game, or book. It is almost always used in the plural form in this context.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use the singular 'graphic' to refer to a set of visuals on a screen, but 'graphics' is the standard term for computer imagery.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Graph' (drawing lines) + 'ics' (technology). Graphics are drawings made with technology.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek word 'graphikos,' which means 'pertaining to drawing or writing.'

Grammar Patterns

Usually used as a plural noun Often functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the field of study Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., graphics tablet)

Quick Quiz

The computer needs a better _____ card to play this video game smoothly.

Correct!

The correct answer is: graphics

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A1

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effective

A2

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epic

A1

A long book, poem, or movie that tells a story about heroes and great events. It usually covers a long period of time and many adventures.

robotics

B2

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dean

B2

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decade

B2

A period of ten years, typically used to measure time or categorize a specific historical era. It is a common unit of time used to track social, economic, or personal changes over a significant duration.

enable

B2

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mature

B2

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scheme

B2

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