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vector graphics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images in computer graphics, contrasted with raster graphics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Belarusian: ве́ктарная гра́фіка (vjéktarnaja hráfika) — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Finnish: vektorigrafiikka — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • French: image vectorielle — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • German: Vektorgrafik — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Italian: grafica vettoriale — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Polish: grafika wektorowa — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Portuguese: gráfico vetorial — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Portuguese: desenho vetorial — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Russian: ве́кторная гра́фика (véktornaja gráfika) — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images
  • Ukrainian: ве́кторна гра́фіка (véktorna hráfika) — geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images