-Orama

Pronunciation: /-əˈrɑːmə/

Definitions of -orama

noun a combining form extracted from panorama, used in the formation of compound words that denote a comprehensive view or image of a sphere of activity

Example Sentences

A1 I went to see a panorama of the city from the top of the hill.

A2 The museum had a beautiful diorama of prehistoric animals.

B1 The movie theater was showing a new action-packed film in 3Dorama.

B2 The virtual reality game had an immersive underwater panorama.

C1 The art gallery displayed a stunning panorama of the countryside painted by a famous artist.

C2 The photographer captured a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Canyon at sunset.

Examples of -orama in a Sentence

formal The art exhibit featured a panorama of landscapes from around the world.

informal Let's take a selfie in front of this awesome panorama!

slang The concert was lit, the crowd was a total panorama of different people.

figurative His mind was a panorama of memories and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of -orama

• past tense: -oramaed
• plural: -oramas
• comparative: -oramier
• superlative: -oramiest
• present tense: -orama
• future tense: will -orama
• perfect tense: have -oramaed
• continuous tense: is -oramaing
• singular: -orama
• positive degree: very -orama
• infinitive: to -orama
• gerund: -oramaing
• participle: -oramaed

Origin and Evolution of -orama

First Known Use: 1812 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word '-orama' is derived from the Greek word 'horama' meaning 'sight' or 'view'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 19th century to create compound words like 'panorama' (complete view) and 'diplorama' (double view), '-orama' has since been used in various contexts to denote a wide or comprehensive view of something, often in the form of a suffix added to other words.