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graphics vs illustration

illustration vs graphics

graphics and illustration both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
graphics Yes No No No
illustration Yes No No No
As nouns, illustration is a hyponym of graphics; that is, illustration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than graphics:
  • graphics: photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
  • illustration: artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
Other hyponyms of graphics include drawing.
graphics (noun) illustration (noun)
the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand
photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication an item of information that is typical of a class or group
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
showing by example
Difference between graphics and illustration

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