pseudographics

English

Etymology

pseudo- +‎ graphics

Noun

pseudographics (uncountable)

1. (computing) An approximation of graphics achieved through the use of text characters.

   Synonym: semigraphics

   • 1991, Marvin D. Dunnette, Leaetta M. Hough, Harry Charalambos Triandis, Handbook of industrial and organizational psychology: Volume 2:

     Pseudographics is an inexpensive way to convey simple graphical information and should probably be used more widely in batch applications.