caption

Meanings

• noun

  A brief description or title for a visual image, movie, or artwork.

  - "The caption under this photo reads: 'Basking in the sun.'"
  - "The movie's title is displayed as a caption before the opening credits."

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Variants

List of all variants of caption that leads to same result
caption , captionless , captions , captioned , captioning

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'capio', meaning 'to take'. In the context of visual media, a caption is a brief label or title that describes or identifies the content.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first known use of the word 'caption' was in the 15th century?

2. Captions were originally used in manuscripts to identify illustrations and help guide the reader through the text.

3. In cartoons, captions are often used to convey the thoughts or dialogue of characters, as well as to provide context and background information.

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Related Concepts

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1. Title: A caption is similar to a title in that it identifies and provides information about the content. However, a title is typically used for longer works, such as books or movies, while a caption is used for shorter, standalone pieces of content.

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Culture

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Captions have been used in various forms of media for centuries to provide context and meaning to visual content. They can be found in cartoons, photographs, movies, and art.

How to Memorize "caption"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a photo with a caption written below it. Visualize the words in the caption and how they relate to the image.
   - Create a mental image of the caption and the content it describes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the caption with the visual content it describes. Try to remember the caption by connecting it to the image.
   - Create a mental link between the caption and the image to help remember both.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the caption.
   - Use the first letter of each word in the caption to create a memorable phrase.

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