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.
allographs
Things which are written by another person; such as, signatures, for someone else.
allography
Writing another individual's signature.
An allograph can simply be the opposite of an autograph; that is, it is a person's words or name (signature) written down by another person.
altigraph
1. An altimeter equipped with a device for recording its measurements on a graph.
2. An instrument that shows, and records, heights above sea level; especially, one that is mounted in an aircraft and incorporating an aneroid barometer that senses differences in pressure caused by changes in altitude.
amniography
Radiography of the amniotic sac after the injection of radiopaque, water-soluble solution into the sac, which outlines the umbilical cord, the placenta, and the soft tissues of the fetal body; now considered an obsolete technique. Also: fetography.
ampelography
The scientific description of the vine.
anaglyptographic
Referring to a machine, or system, that produces representations in relief, of coins, medals, etc.
anaglyptography, anaglyptograph
A machine for producing representations in relief, of coins, medals, etc.
anagraphy, anagraph
A writing up, a record; a registering or recording of matters, an inventory.
anapnograph
An instrument for registering the movements and amount of expiration and inspiration.
anecdotographer
One who publishes anecdota or secret histories.
anemograph
An instrument designed to produce a permanent record of the speed, and sometimes the direction and force of the wind, as measured by an anemometer.
anemographic
A reference to an instrument that records on paper the directions and forces of the wind.
anemographical
Referring to a recording anemometer, or an instrument, that records the directions and forces of the wind.
anemography
The system of recording the directions and forces of the wind.
anemometrograph
An instrument for measuring and recording the directions and forces of winds.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
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