holographic

adjective

ho·​lo·​graph·​ic ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce holographic (audio) ˌhä- How to pronounce holographic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being a hologram
holographic displays
Daryl Hall says the large, garish holographic photo of Martin and Lewis that he displays in his otherwise rustic farmhouse appeals to his "perverse sense of humor."Steve Dougherty
… the latter includes a way-cool, digital-face wristwatch with a holographic image of Pinocchio …Steve Daly
2
or less commonly holograph of a document : written entirely in the handwriting of its author
Even when a holographic "codicil" appeared on the same page as the typewritten will, both were allowed …William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
The prose of the holograph letters … is reproduced faithfully with all its idiosyncrasies of spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure …John P. Sisk
holographically adverb
… systems that store data as holographically recorded images … PC Today

Examples of holographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The collection featured holographic tanks, which appeared to capture the movement and energy of nature photography, and laser-cut and 3D-printed flowers on the garments, mimicking the natural sway of a field in the wind. Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 This can be likened to how, in a holographic universe, each piece of the system (AI, users, feedback) reflects and impacts the whole. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Think mesmerizing metallics, velvety mattes, and hypnotic holographic sheens—all coming together to create a look that’s equal parts captivating and couture. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 This concept, called the holographic principle, may extend from black holes to space-time in general. Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for holographic 

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Word History

Etymology

holography + -ic entry 1; (in sense 2) holograph entry 2 + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of holographic was in 1728

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Cite this Entry

“Holographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holographic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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