silhouette

Meanings

• noun

  A figure or image created when the subject is outlined against a contrasting background.

  - "The silhouette of the tree against the setting sun was beautiful."
  - "Can you identify the silhouette of the bird in the sky?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with silhouette
rehearse , applause , drowsiness , harvest , hearse

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Variants

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silhouette , silhouettes , silhouetted , silhouetting , silhouettist , silhouettists

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Étienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister in the late 17th century whose portrait was popularized by being made in this simple, outline form.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'silhouette' was first used in English in 1798.

2. The technique of creating silhouettes dates back to ancient Egypt and China.

3. Silhouettes were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a simple and inexpensive form of portrait photography.

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Related Concepts

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1. Profile: A silhouette is a type of profile, but not all profiles are silhouettes. A profile is a representation of an object or person from a particular viewpoint, while a silhouette is specifically a representation of the outline of an object or person against a contrasting background.

2. Shadow: A silhouette is created by the absence of light, making it a type of shadow. However, not all shadows are silhouettes, as shadows can also have detail and texture.

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Culture

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The silhouette has been used extensively in art, particularly in the fields of painting and printmaking. It is also a common technique used in photography and film.

How to Memorize "silhouette"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a black outline of an object or person against a bright background.
   - Visualize the absence of detail in a silhouette, focusing only on the outline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silhouette' with the image of a simple, outline drawing.
   - Think of a profile or shadow when you hear the word 'silhouette'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Simple Outline Helps Us Understand The Essence' to remember the definition of a silhouette.
   - Visualize the word 'silhouette' as 'simple outline' to help remember its meaning.

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