Xerographic

Pronunciation: /ˌzɪərəˈɡræfɪk/

Definitions of xerographic

adjective relating to or produced by xerography, a photocopying process

Example Sentences

A1 The xerographic machine makes copies of documents.

A2 Xerographic technology is commonly used in offices for photocopying.

B1 The xerographic process involves using electrostatic charges to create copies.

B2 Xerographic printing is known for its high-quality results.

C1 The xerographic method revolutionized the way documents were duplicated.

C2 Xerographic reproduction has become a standard practice in the printing industry.

Examples of xerographic in a Sentence

formal The xerographic process is commonly used in office settings for making copies of important documents.

informal I learned how to use the xerographic machine at work to make copies of papers.

slang Hey, can you run this through the xerographic thingy and make me a copy?

figurative The artist's technique was described as xerographic, producing strikingly precise prints.

Grammatical Forms of xerographic

• past tense: xerographed
• plural: xerographics
• comparative: more xerographic
• superlative: most xerographic
• present tense: xerographs
• future tense: will xerograph
• perfect tense: has xerographed
• continuous tense: is xerographing
• singular: xerographic
• positive degree: xerographic
• infinitive: to xerograph
• gerund: xerographing
• participle: xerographing

Origin and Evolution of xerographic

First Known Use: 1937 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'xerographic' originated from the Greek words 'xeros' meaning dry and 'graphos' meaning writing.

Evolution of the word: The term 'xerographic' was first coined by Chester Carlson in 1937 to describe his new invention, the electrostatic dry copying process. Over time, the term became synonymous with the photocopying technology developed by companies like Xerox, leading to its widespread use in the printing industry.