nongraphic

Nongraphic is an adjective meaning not graphic; it is used to describe content that avoids explicit sensory detail such as gore, sexual content, or vivid violence. The term is often applied in labeling media, reporting, and documentation to indicate that the subject matter is presented in a restrained manner.

The term is formed from non- and graphic; graphic derives from Greek graphikos, meaning written or drawn. In practice, nongraphic is used interchangeably with non-graphic in many style guides and policy documents, though the hyphenated form non-graphic is more common in modern usage. Some sources distinguish nongraphic as a broader descriptor not limited to violence or sexual content.

In media and policy, nongraphic descriptions are intended to inform without prompting distress, such as a newspaper reporting injuries in non-graphic terms, or a content rating indicating "non-graphic violence." In clinical or educational contexts, nongraphic descriptions avoid vivid or sensational detail while still conveying essential information.

In computing, nongraphic may describe text-based or non-graphical user interfaces, such as command-line interfaces, where information is presented without graphical elements.

Related terms include graphic content, non-graphic violence, and content warnings. The usage and acceptance of nongraphic vs non-graphic varies by style guide and field.