See Also: diagrid(dictionary)
Graphical(medicine)
graphical(2)(dictionary)
graphical(dictionary)
graphical user interface (GUI)(encyclopedia)
graphical user interface(dictionary)

graphical(2) (iou) and diagrid (iou)


graphical(2) (iou)



graphical adjective. E17.
[formed as GRAPHIC adjective: see -ICAL.]
Clearly drawn or traced. Only in E17.
= GRAPHIC adjective 3. Formerly also, skilled in drawing. E17.
= GRAPHIC adjective 2. Now rare. M17.
Of or pertaining to Writing; consisting of letters. M17.
= GRAPHIC adjective 5. L18.
Special collocations: graphical user interface a visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, used by most modern Operating Systems (abbreviation GUI).
graphicalness noun L19.

diagrid (iou)



diagrid noun. M20.
[from DIAGONAL adjective + GRID noun.]
A supporting structure of diagonally intersecting ribs of metal, concrete, etc.