vector graphics

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: a process of creating digital images by using mathematical formulas to specify the relationship between the elements of the image (such as the start and end points of a line) rather than by defining each individual pixel

Vector graphics are infinitely scalable images created using mathematically defined elements. … Vector graphics are made from points, lines, curves, and color fills, making them different from regular "raster" images.

—Dave Johnson

Vector graphics is the creation of digital images through a sequence of draw commands or mathematical statements that place lines and shapes in a given two-dimensional or three-dimensional space.

—Communication News

Examples of vector graphics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compress images, use vector graphics and apply adaptive loading. —Denys Kliuch, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

This makes vector graphics a great choice for graphic designers creating company logos or illustrations that need to be frequently resized and applied to a range of different products. —Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above