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pic·to·ri·al
I. \(ˈ)pik|tōrēəl, -tȯr-\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin pictorius pictorial (from Latin pictor painter + -ius -ious) + English -al — more at picturesque
1. : of or relating to a painter, a painting, or the painting or drawing of pictures
< pictorial perspective >
< pictorial invention >
2.
a. : consisting of pictures : being in the form of a picture or pictograph
< pictorial records >
b. : illustrated by or adorned with pictures
< pictorial weekly >
c. : pictographic
3. : having the qualities of a picture : suggesting or conveying visual images
< pictorial imagination >
< pictorial poetry >
• pic·to·ri·al·ly \-əlē, -li\ adverb
• pic·to·ri·al·ness noun -es
II. noun
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1. : a periodical employing a high proportion of pictorial matter
2. : a postage stamp having a picture as the central feature of its design |