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photographic

/ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving the process of recording light or other radiant energy by means of a sensitive material or an electronic image sensor, especially by using a camera.

  • noun

    The art or practice of taking and developing photographs.


Antonyms

inaccurate
Synonyms

correct , exact , just , nice , particular
Rhymes
Words rhyming with photographic
graphic , dynamic , hypnotic
Variants
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photographic , photographically , photographic memory
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'photos' (light) and 'graphein' (to write).


Trivia
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  1. The first permanent photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.

  2. The word 'photography' was first used in 1839 by Sir John Herschel.

  3. Digital photography became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, replacing traditional film photography for many applications.


Related Concepts
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  1. Camera: A device that records light or other radiant energy, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material.

  2. Exposure: The amount of light that reaches the film or image sensor in a photograph, determined by factors such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

  3. Development: The process of chemically treating a photographic film or paper to produce a visible image.


Culture
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Photography has played a significant role in various aspects of culture, including art, journalism, science, and personal memories. It has been used to document historical events, capture portraits of famous people, and express creativity through various photographic techniques and styles.

How to Memorize "photographic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a camera taking a photograph by capturing light through a lens and recording it on film or a sensor.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'photographic' with the idea of capturing an image by recording light.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words' to remember the meaning of 'photographic'.


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