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cinematograph
[ sin-uh-mat-uh-graf, -grahf ]
noun
- an early movie camera or projector, often a single mechanical device to record and project film.
- Older Use. a movie theater.
verb (used with or without object)
- Older Use. to record as a movie.
cinematograph
/ -ˌɡræf; ˌsɪnɪˈmætəˌɡrɑːf /
noun
- a combined camera, printer, and projector
verb
- to take pictures (of) with a film camera
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Other Words From
- cin·e·mat·o·graph·ic [sin-, uh, -mat-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
- cine·mato·graphi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cinematograph1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cinematograph1
C19 (earlier spelling kinematograph ): from Greek kinēmat-, kinēma motion + -graph
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Example Sentences
The possibilities of certain branches of teaching have been altogether revolutionized by the cinematograph.
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There is one large music-hall, and a number of cinematograph shows combined with variety entertainments.
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The photographic outfit has been considerably enlarged, including a cinematograph instrument.
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On the other hand, the possibilities and abuses of the cinematograph were his constant preoccupation from 1896 onwards.
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Those who care may see it in the official cinematograph films of the Battle of the Somme.
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