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 a significantly large number of graphic word-entry groups in this unit. Such an extensive listing is provided to show how important the grapho- element is to the English language.
bathyconductograph
A device to measure the electrical conductivity of sea water at various depths from a moving ship.
bathygraphical
A reference to ocean depths and mountains heights; such as, a bathygraphical map.
bathyorographical
A reference to depth underwater and elevation above sea level including mountains.
bathyorography
The study and mapping of variations in the earth's surface, including depths of bodies of water (oceans, lakes, etc.) and mountains and mountain ranges.
bathythermograph
An instrument that automatically records the temperature of water at various depths.
bathythermographic
A reference to an instrument which automatically records the temperatures of water at various depths.
bibliograph
1. A book writer.
2. To compile a bibliography of (an author or subject).
2. To compile a bibliography of (an author or subject).
bibliographer
One who writes about books, describing their authorship, printing, publication, etc.
bibliographic
1. A descriptive term for a list of books and articles consulted, appearing at the end of a book or other text.
2. Referring to a list of books and articles on a particular subject.
3. A reference to the process of organizing the history of books and other publications, and the work of classifying and describing them.
2. Referring to a list of books and articles on a particular subject.
3. A reference to the process of organizing the history of books and other publications, and the work of classifying and describing them.
The covers of this book are too far apart.
bibliographical
Of, relating to, or dealing with bibliography or the systematic description and history of books, their authorship, printing, publication, editions, physical description, etc.
The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
bibliography, bibliograph
1. The writing of books.
2. The systematic description and history of books, their authorship, printing, publication, editions, physical description, etc.
3. A list of the books of a particular author, printer, or country, or of those dealing with any particular theme; the literature of a subject.
4. A list of source materials used or consulted in the preparation of a written work or referred to in the text.
2. The systematic description and history of books, their authorship, printing, publication, editions, physical description, etc.
3. A list of the books of a particular author, printer, or country, or of those dealing with any particular theme; the literature of a subject.
4. A list of source materials used or consulted in the preparation of a written work or referred to in the text.
To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting.
bibliography, biography
bibliography (bib" lee AHG ruh fee) (noun)
A listing, often descriptive, of materials, with information relating to a specific subject: "The student compiled an extensive bibliography of materials available in the library to give to the professor."
biography (bigh AHG ruh fee) (noun)
Usually the written account of a person's life: "Elizabeth Gaskell wrote the biography of Charlotte Bronte at the request of the Bronte family."
Barry's thesis consisted of an annotated bibliography of all the biography books in the library.
bioautography
1. A bioassay of certain compounds, usually antibiotics or vitamins, by evaluating their ability to enhance the growth of some organism and to repress that of others.
2. Classification of organic material by using solid absorbents that have affinities for specific elements.
3. An analytical technique in which organic compounds are separated by chromatography and identified by studying their effects on microorganisms.
2. Classification of organic material by using solid absorbents that have affinities for specific elements.
3. An analytical technique in which organic compounds are separated by chromatography and identified by studying their effects on microorganisms.
biobibliographer
A writer of biographical sketches of the authors listed in a bibliography.
biobibliographical
Dealing with the life and writings of an author.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
