pictorial matter
- noun
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material pictórico
- Authors often rely on pictorial matter to clarify complex scientific concepts.
Examples
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The textbook contains a wealth of pictorial matter to support the written explanations.
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Many children find it easier to learn when pictorial matter accompanies the text in their books.
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Pictorial matter in the magazine made the articles more engaging for readers.
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The book contains beautiful pictorial matter.
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Did you see the pictorial matter in that magazine?
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Pictorial matter in the brochure helped to illustrate the features of the new product.
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The exhibition featured various types of pictorial matter, including paintings and photographs.
Synonyms
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1.0
An image like a drawing or photograph that shows something
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1.0
Pictures and drawings used in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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2.8
A picture in a book that helps explain or decorate the text
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3.0
Pictures and drawings used in a book or magazine
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Pictures, drawings, or diagrams used in books and on screens
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4.3
A picture that shows something, like a scene or object
Pictures like photographs, drawings, or charts in a book that are not written words
How Pictorial
- Texting
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'pictorial' (composed of pictures) with 'matter' (content/material); a learner who knows both words will understand this refers to picture-based content such as illustrations or photographs. This simple adjective + noun composition is compositional and parallels similar constructions in other languages, making it immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
Pictorial matter comes from two simple words: pictorial meaning 'made of pictures' and matter meaning 'material' or 'content'. Imagine pages filled with pictures and photos added to a book or magazine, so today pictorial matter means the 'illustrations or photos' used to decorate or explain a text.