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 is 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.

cosmograph
1. A written description and map of the general features of the universe (both the heavens and the earth), without encroaching on the special provinces of astronomy or geography.
2. A representation of the universe or of the earth in its general features.
cosmographer
1. A general description of the world or of the universe.
2. The science that describes the constitution of the whole order of nature.
cosmographic
1. Referring or pertaining to cosmography or the representation of the earth or the heavens.
2. Characterized by the science that maps the general features of the universe; which describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy).
cosmographical
1. A reference to the general description of the world or of the universe.
2. Characterized by the science that deals with the constitution of the whole order of nature.
cosmographically
1. In a cosmographic manner.
2. In accordance with cosmography.
cosmographist
1. A scientist, or other specialist, knowledgeable about cosmography or the study and description or mapping of the entire world or of the universe.
2. A scholar who studies the visible universe that includes geography and astronomy.
cosmography
1. A representation of the earth or the heavens.
2. The science that maps the general features of the universe or describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy).
3. A general description of the world, or the universe, its interrelations and materials.
4. The science dealing with the structure of the universe, including astronomy, geography, and geology.
craniograph
An instrument for making drawings to scale of the diameters and general configuration, topographical chart, or outlines, of the skull.
craniography
The art of representing, by drawings made from measurements, the configuration of the skull and the relations of its angles and craniometric points.
craniotopography
The study of the relations between the external landmarks of the skull and the meninges (membrane that envelops the brain and the spinal cord), brain structures, and vessels within.
crescograph
A device for recording the degree and rate of growth.
cryptograph (s) (noun), cryptographs (pl)
1. A message or writing in code or cipher.
2. A machine for writing or deciphering encoded messages.
cryptographal
cryptographer
Someone who specializes in the science or study of secret writing.
cryptographic
1. A reference to the science or study of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems.
2. Characterized by the procedures and methods of making and using secret languages; such as, codes or ciphers.

Related "writing" word units: glypto-; gram-; scrib-, script-.