cartoon

Meanings

• noun

  A series of illustrations that portray a sequence of events or tell a story, often in a humorous or satirical way.

  - "The cartoon showed a bear trying to open a jar of honey."
  - "Political cartoons are a common form of satire."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɑɹˈtuːn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1779956"

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Synonyms

animated cartoon , animation , comic strip , strip cartoon , caricature , political cartoon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cartoon
toon , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of cartoon that leads to same result
cartoon , cartooned , cartooning , cartoonings , cartoonish , cartoonishly , cartoonist , cartoonists , cartoonlike , cartoons , cartoony , animated cartoon , animated cartoons , strip cartoon

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'cartone' meaning paper or canvas.

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Trivia

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1. The first political cartoon was published in 1753 in England.

2. The term 'cartoon' can also refer to a preliminary drawing or sketch for a painting or sculpture.

3. The popular comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz featured the character Snoopy as a cartoonist.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comics: Comics are a form of visual storytelling that often includes text and illustrations. Cartoons are a type of comics that focus on sequential art.

2. Animation: Animation is the process of creating the illusion of motion and change by rapidly displaying a sequence of static images, or frames. Cartoons can be animated and brought to life on screen.

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Culture

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Cartoons have been a popular form of entertainment and expression since their inception in the late 19th century. They have been used in various mediums such as newspapers, comic books, television, and film. Cartoons have the ability to convey complex ideas and messages in a simple and engaging way.

How to Memorize "cartoon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of drawings that tell a story or illustrate a concept.
   - Visualize the different characters and scenes in the cartoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cartoon with a particular story or message.
   - Think of a specific cartoon character and imagine their personality and actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the sequence of events in a cartoon.
   - Use the acronym CARTOON to remember the different parts of a cartoon: Characters, Action, Reaction, Transition, Outcome, and Onomatopoeia.

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