grapho-, graph-, -graph, -graphy, -grapher, -graphia +
(Greek: to scratch; to write, to record, to draw, to describe; that which is written or described)
As indicated at the bottom of this page, there are at least 1,140 graphic word groups in this unit. Such an extensive listing is provided to show how significant the grapho- element is to the English language.
cinematography
1. The art or technique of movie photography, including both the shooting and development of the film.
2. The art or technique of motion-picture photography.
cinemicrograph
A motion picture filmed through a microscope.
cinemicrography
The making of a cine-film of an object, process, etc., seen with the aid of a microscope.
cinephotomicrograhy
The making of a motion picture of microscopic objects; time lapse photography is often used.
cineradiograhy
Radiography of an organ in motion; such as, the heart, the gastrointestinal tract, etc.
cineroentgenography
Motion picture study of successive images appearing on a fluoroscopic screen.
cineseismography, kineseismography
1. A technique for measuring movements of the body by continuous photographic recording of shaking or vibration.
2. A photographic system for recording and measuring abnormal involuntary movements; its great advantage is that it obviates the need to attach any devices to the subject.
climograph
A diagram showing the effect of climate on health.
clinograph
1. In mining, construction, etc.; an instrument that records the deviation of boreholes or the like from the vertical.
2. A pair of straightedges hinged together so as to be adjustable to any angle.
cosmograph
1. A written description and map of the general features of the universe (both the heavens and the earth), without encroaching on the special provinces of astronomy or geography.
2. A representation of the universe or of the earth in its general features.
cosmographer
1. A general description of the world or of the universe.
2. The science that describes the constitution of the whole order of nature.
cosmographic
1. Referring or pertaining to cosmography or the representation of the earth or the heavens.
2. Characterized by the science that maps the general features of the universe; which describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy).
cosmographical
1. A reference to the general description of the world or of the universe.
2. Characterized by the science that deals with the constitution of the whole order of nature.
cosmographically
1. In a cosmographic manner.
2. In accordance with cosmography.
cosmographist
1. A scientist, or other specialist, knowledgeable about cosmography or the study and description or mapping of the entire world or of the universe.
2. A scholar who studies the visible universe that includes geography and astronomy.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
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