different between pseudographics vs graphics

English

Etymology

pseudo- +? graphics

Noun

pseudographics (uncountable)

1. (computing) An approximation of graphics achieved through the use of text characters.

   Synonym: semigraphics

   • 1991, Marvin D. Dunnette, Leaetta M. Hough, Harry Charalambos Triandis, Handbook of industrial and organizational psychology: Volume 2

     Pseudographics is an inexpensive way to convey simple graphical information and should probably be used more widely in batch applications.

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???æf?ks/
• Rhymes: -æf?ks

Noun

graphics (uncountable)

1. The making of architectural or design drawings.
2. The graphic arts.
3. (computing) The pictorial representation and manipulation of data; the process by which a computer displays data.
4. (computing) The art or visual representations displayed by a computer.

   This game is really fun, but the graphics aren't very good.

Derived terms

• graphics engine
• pseudographics
• vector graphics

Related terms

• graph
• graphic
• graphical

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