Moving Picture

Pronunciation: /ˈmuːvɪŋ ˈpɪkʧər/

Definitions of moving picture

noun a sequence of images that create the illusion of motion when shown in rapid succession

Example Sentences

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

A2 She prefers reading books over watching moving pictures.

B1 The museum had an exhibit on the history of moving pictures.

B2 The film festival showcased a variety of moving pictures from different countries.

C1 The director's latest moving picture received critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival.

C2 The cinematography in the moving picture was breathtaking, capturing the beauty of the landscape.

Examples of moving picture in a Sentence

formal The moving picture industry has seen significant advancements in technology over the years.

informal I love watching moving pictures on the big screen.

slang Let's catch a flick, I'm in the mood for some moving pictures.

figurative His words painted a vivid moving picture of the events that transpired.

Grammatical Forms of moving picture

• past tense: moved
• plural: moving pictures
• comparative: more moving
• superlative: most moving
• present tense: move
• future tense: will move
• perfect tense: have moved
• continuous tense: is moving
• singular: moving picture
• positive degree: moving picture
• infinitive: to move
• gerund: moving
• participle: moving

Origin and Evolution of moving picture

First Known Use: 1896 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'moving picture' originated from the concept of capturing and projecting sequential images to create the illusion of motion.

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