nontextual matter
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The book includes several pages of nontextual matter to illustrate the concepts.
Definition
Noun: - Visual content in a publication: Material in a printed work that is not composed of written or typed text. This includes photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and other graphical elements.
Usage
- This term is used in publishing, graphic design, and library/archival contexts to categorize and describe the non-textual components of a document.
- It is a formal, technical term. In everyday language, people are more likely to use words like "illustrations," "graphics," or "artwork."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In metadata and cataloguing: The term is used to specify the type of content within a resource for accurate description and retrieval.
- The digital library's metadata schema has a specific field for describing nontextual matter.
Variants and Related Words
- Artwork (n): Illustrations, photographs, or other visual preparations for reproduction in print. (Often used interchangeably in publishing contexts).
- Graphics (n): Visual images or designs used to inform, illustrate, or entertain.
- Illustrative material (n): A more general phrase for images that explain or decorate a text.
Synonyms
- Visuals
- Images
- Pictorial content
Antonyms
- Text
- Copy
- Written matter
The book includes several pages of nontextual matter to illustrate the concepts.
Noun
- photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
- the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book