pictorial

noun

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Pronunciation: /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/

Etymology: From Latin pictōrius (“of painting”) + -al, from pictor (“painter”).

Of, relating to, composed of, or illustrated by pictures.
Described or otherwise represented as if in a picture; graphic or vivid.
“Drawings and pictures are more than mere ornaments in scientific discourse. Blackboard sketches, geological maps, diagrams of molecular structure, astronomical photographs, MRI images, the many varieties of statistical charts and graphs: These pictorial devices are indispensable tools for presenting evidence, for explaining a theory, for telling a story.”
Stylistically similar to a painting, especially following the conventions of pictorialism.

Etymology: From Latin pictōrius (“of painting”) + -al, from pictor (“painter”).

A newspaper or magazine with many pictures, or section thereof.
“Sunday Pictorial”
An article primarily featuring many photographs, or simply a collection of photographs.
“The budding starlet is featured in a pictorial in a glossy magazine next week.”
A stamp featuring a vignette of local scenery or culture.
“beautiful Pictorials, topicals, commemoratives, airmails. Introductory selection 40% discount. Ralph Rice, 15 Longlane, West Hartford 7, Conn.”