Motion Picture

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊʃən ˈpɪkʧər/

Definitions of motion picture

noun a movie or film

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a motion picture with my family last night.

A2 She prefers watching motion pictures at home rather than in the cinema.

B1 The motion picture industry is constantly evolving with new technology.

B2 The director's latest motion picture received critical acclaim at the film festival.

C1 The cinematography in this motion picture is truly stunning.

C2 His passion for creating motion pictures shines through in every frame of his work.

Examples of motion picture in a Sentence

formal The motion picture industry is a major contributor to the economy.

informal Let's go catch a motion picture at the theater.

slang I love watching flicks, especially action-packed motion pictures.

figurative Life is like a motion picture, full of twists and turns.

Grammatical Forms of motion picture

• past tense: watched
• plural: motion pictures
• comparative: more motion picture
• superlative: most motion picture
• present tense: watch
• future tense: will watch
• perfect tense: have watched
• continuous tense: is watching
• singular: motion picture
• positive degree: motion picture
• infinitive: to watch
• gerund: watching
• participle: watched

Origin and Evolution of motion picture

First Known Use: 1896 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'motion picture' originated from the combination of the words 'motion' and 'picture' to describe a series of images that create the illusion of movement when shown in rapid succession.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe early films created using motion picture cameras, the term has evolved to encompass all forms of moving images, including digital animations and video recordings.