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.
phraseography
A phrase that can be represented by a phraseogram (a character or symbol, as in shorthand, that represents a phrase).
phrenograph
1. An instrument for recording the movements of the diaphragm in respiration.
2. A phrenological description or “chart“ of a person’s mental characteristics.
phycograph
1. The description of seaweeds.
2. A presentation of the scientific description of seaweed.
phycographic
A reference to a description of seaweeds.
phycography
1. A description of seaweeds.
2. A scientific description of seaweed.
physiographer
One versed in physiography; a physical geographer.
physiographic
Of or belonging to physiography.
physiographical
Dealing with or treating of physiography; pertaining to physiography.
physiography, physiograph
1. A description of nature or of natural phenomena or productions generally.
2. The study of physical features of the earth's surface.
3. Formerly, geomorphology.
4. The systematic description of nature in general.
phytogeographer
A specialist in the biogeography of plants (effects of geographical features on animal and plant life).
phytogeographist
Someone who writes descriptions about the geographical distribution of plants.
phytogeography
A written description of the geographical distribution of plants.
phytographer
Someone who makes scientific descriptions of seaweed.
phytographic
A reference to the descriptions of seaweeds.
phytographist
A person who specializes in the descriptions of seaweeds.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
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