n.
Pronunciation: -f ē
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek pornographos, adjective, writing about prostitutes, from porn ē prostitute + graphein to write; akin to Greek pernanai to sell, poros journey ― more at FARE , CARVE
Date: 1858
1 : the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement
2 : material (as books or a photograph) that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement
3 : the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction <the pornography of violence>
– por · no · graph · ic \ ˌ po ̇ r-n ə - ' gra-fik \ adjective
– por · no · graph · i · cal · ly \ -fi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb