photos

Meanings

• noun

  Representations of people, places, things, or events recorded by a camera or drawn by hand.

  - "She took several photos during her trip to Europe."
  - "The old photo of my grandparents was found in a dusty attic."
  - "The photographer captured the essence of the moment with his photos."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with photos
mimos , hymns , chimos , anemones , moments

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Variants

List of all variants of photos that leads to same result
photo , photos , photoed , photoing , stock photo , stock photos

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'photos' meaning 'light'. In photography, light is captured to create an image.

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Trivia

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

2. The largest photograph ever taken measured 11.1 miles by 1 mile.

3. The word 'photograph' comes from the Greek words 'phos' meaning 'light' and 'graphé' meaning 'to draw'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Photography: The art, science, and practice of creating and processing images using light.

2. Camera: A device used to capture photos.

3. Photoshop: A popular software used for editing and manipulating photos.

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Culture

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Photos have been an integral part of human history, from the first photograph taken in 1826 to the present day. They have been used to capture moments, tell stories, and preserve memories. Photos have been used extensively in art, literature, and media. In literature, photos have been used as symbols of memory and nostalgia. In art, photos have been used as inspiration for paintings and sculptures. In media, photos have been used to document historical events and to tell stories through photojournalism.

How to Memorize "photos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a camera taking a photo.
   - Visualize a photograph of a beautiful landscape.
   - Think of a family photo album.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'photos' with the word 'memories'.
   - Think of a camera when you hear the word 'photos'.
   - Associate the word 'photos' with the word 'pictures'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Pictures Help Organize Thoughts' to remember the meaning of 'photos'.
   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Photos are Pictures Held On Special Tangible Surfaces'.

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