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Computer graphics

/kəmˈpjuː.tər ˈɡræf.ɪks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The creation, manipulation, and representation of pictorial data by means of computers.

    "Advanced computer graphics are essential for creating realistic environments in modern video games."
  2. 2

    Images generated, processed, or displayed by a computer.

    "The sci-fi movie was praised for its seamless integration of live-action footage and computer graphics."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'computer', derived from Latin 'computare' (to calculate), which evolved in the mid-20th century to mean an automatic electronic apparatus for making calculations, and 'graphics', a shortened form of 'graphic arts' originating from Greek 'graphikos' (pertaining to drawing). Coined in the 1960s as pioneers like Ivan Sutherland developed computer-aided design systems, the phrase expanded from technical vector displays to encompass all digital image generation.

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🇫🇷French → English

infographie

Transliteration: ɛ̃.fɔ.ɡʁa.fi

"Les infographies modernes nécessitent des ordinateurs très puissants."

🇩🇪German → English

Computergrafik

Transliteration: kɔmˈpjuːtɐˌɡʁaːfɪk

"Die Entwicklung der Computergrafik hat die Filmindustrie revolutioniert."

🇮🇹Italian → English

grafica computerizzata

Transliteration: ˈɡra.fi.ka kom.pu.te.rizˈza.ta

"La grafica computerizzata è ampiamente utilizzata nel design moderno."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

gráficos por computadora

Transliteration: ˈɡɾafi.kos poɾ kom.pu.taˈðo.ɾa

"Los gráficos por computadora mejoran cada año en calidad y realismo."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

computação gráfica

Transliteration: kõ.pu.taˈsãw ˈɡɾa.fi.kɐ

"Ele se formou em computação gráfica para trabalhar com animação."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

कंप्यूटर ग्राफिक्स

Transliteration: kampyūṭar grāphiks

"इस फिल्म में अद्भुत कंप्यूटर ग्राफिक्स का उपयोग किया गया है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

计算机图形学

Transliteration: jì suàn jī tú xíng xué

"计算机图形学是现代游戏开发的核心技术。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

컴퓨터 그래픽스

Transliteration: keom-pyu-teo geu-ra-pik-seu

"그 영화는 뛰어난 컴퓨터 그래픽스로 유명합니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

コンピュータグラフィックス

Transliteration: konpyūta gurafikkusu

"最新のコンピュータグラフィックス技術は非常にリアルです。"

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