graphical

graphical — adjective

1. relating to the creation or display of images, pictures, or designs using comput

1.形容詞B1
釋義

relating to the creation or display of images, pictures, or designs using computers or digital technology

例句

The new software offers powerful graphical tools for editing digital images.

graphical tools + for editing [noun phrase]

Soraya learned how to create 3D graphical models during her animation course.

同義詞
  • graphic

    more common for art and design; interchangeable in many computing contexts

  • visual

    broader in meaning; refers to anything related to sight, not specifically computer images

  • digital

    focuses on electronic or computer-based format rather than the image aspect

文法句型

graphical + noun

用法筆記

Only used before a noun. The similar adjective 'graphic' is more common for art and design professions (graphic designer, graphic art), while 'graphical' is preferred in computing contexts (graphical interface, graphical display).

常見錯誤

❌She works as a graphical designer.
✅She works as a graphic designer.
💡For art and design professions, use 'graphic', not 'graphical'.

2. shown or expressed as a drawing, chart, or diagram rather than only as written t

2.形容詞B2
釋義

shown or expressed as a drawing, chart, or diagram rather than only as written text or numbers

例句

The annual report includes a graphical summary of the company's sales across all regions.

collocation: graphical summary of [data]

Élise created a graphical timeline to show the key events of the space programme.

同義詞
  • diagrammatic

    more specific — refers only to diagrams, not charts or graphs

  • schematic

    more technical; often used for engineering or electronic diagrams

  • pictorial

    refers to pictures or images, not necessarily data-driven charts

反義詞
  • tabular

    presented in rows and columns of numbers rather than as a visual chart

文法句型

graphical + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in academic, business, and scientific writing where data or processes are shown visually. Often pairs with nouns like 'summary', 'overview', 'representation', and 'presentation'.