pictorial matter

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pictorial matter

The dictionary's pictorial matter helped explain the complex concepts.

Definition

Noun: * Illustrations used to decorate or explain a text: "Pictorial matter" refers to the visual, non-textual elements within a publication, such as photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts, or maps, which are included to enhance understanding or provide decoration.

Usage
  • "Pictorial matter" is a formal or technical term, often used in publishing, library science, or academic contexts to describe the illustrative content of a book, article, or document.
  • It is typically used as an uncountable noun (e.g., "The pictorial matter is excellent") but can be used with quantifiers like "some," "a lot of," or "much."
  • It distinguishes visual content from written or textual content.
Examples
  • The textbook's complex concepts were clarified by its abundant pictorial matter.
  • The editor requested more pictorial matter to break up the long sections of text.
  • A significant portion of the archive consists of pictorial matter, including historical photographs and sketches.
  • The report was criticized for lacking sufficient pictorial matter to support its findings.
Advanced Usage
  • "Integration of pictorial matter": Refers to how well illustrations are combined with the text.
    • The success of the manual depended on the seamless integration of pictorial matter with the written instructions.
  • "Analysis of pictorial matter": The study or examination of illustrations, often in an academic or research context.
    • Her thesis involved a detailed analysis of the pictorial matter in 19th-century newspapers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Illustration (n): A picture or diagram that helps make something clear or attractive. (More common and general than "pictorial matter.")
  • Visuals (n): A modern, informal term for visual materials like pictures and videos.
  • Graphics (n): Visual images or designs, especially those generated by computer.
  • Pictorial (adj): Relating to or consisting of pictures.
    • The magazine is known for its high pictorial quality.
Synonyms
  • Illustrations
  • Pictures
  • Visual aids
  • Figures (often used in academic texts for diagrams and charts)
  • Plates (often used for full-page illustrations, especially in older books)
Antonyms
  • Text
  • Copy (written text prepared for publication)
  • Narrative
  • Prose
pictorial matter

The dictionary's pictorial matter helped explain the complex concepts.

Noun
  1. illustrations used to decorate or explain a text
    • the dictionary had many pictures

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