-graph

noun combining form

: something that is written or drawn

: a machine that records or sends information

Full Definition of -GRAPH

: something written or drawn <monograph>

[French -graphe, from Late Latin -graphus] : instrument for making or transmitting records or images <chronograph>

Latin -graphum, from Greek -graphon, from neuter of -graphos written, from graphein to write — more at carve

-GRAPH Defined for Kids

noun suffix \ˌgraf\

: something written <paragraph>

: instrument for making or sending records <telegraph>

Medical Dictionary

noun combining form \ˌgraf\

: something written <monograph>

: instrument for making or transmitting records <electrocardiograph>

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