Pictorial Matter (Noun)
Meaning
Illustrations used to decorate or explain a text; "the dictionary had many pictures".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The children's book was filled with colorful pictorial matter that brought the story to life.
- The dictionary had many pictures and other pictorial matter to help illustrate complex vocabulary.
- The pictorial matter in the science textbook made it easier for students to understand difficult concepts.
- The artist's use of pictorial matter in the graphic novel added depth and emotion to the story.
- The pictorial matter in the travel brochure showcased the beauty of the exotic destination.