graph

writing

Spelled graph · graphein 'to write'

Greek graphein meant write: light writes a photograph, mapmakers write cartography, and an epigraph is writing placed upon a work.

Words built from it

paragraph — a distinct section of a piece of writing
para- (beside) + graph (writing)
photograph — an image recorded by light
photo- (light) + graph (writing)
geography — the study of the earth's physical features
geo- (earth) + graph (writing)
calligraphy — decorative, artistic handwriting
calli- (beautiful) + graph (writing)
cartography — the science or practice of making maps
carto- (map) + graph (writing)
epigraph — a short quotation placed at the start of a work
epi- (upon) + graph (writing)