adjective

1. describing or described in realistic and vivid detail; vivid
2. of the graphic arts
3. 1. of handwriting; used or expressed in handwriting
   2. written, inscribed, or recorded in letters of the alphabet, meaningful symbols, etc.
4. having markings suggestive of written or printed characters graphic granite
5. 1. of graphs or diagrams
   2. shown by graphs or diagrams

Etymology: L graphicus < Gr graphikos, capable of painting or drawing, of writing < graphē, a drawing, writing < graphein, to write, orig., scratch, incise < IE base *gerebh- > carve, crab

noun