video — a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪdioʊ/
Example Sentences
- My teacher said 'No video games!' but didn't mention video homework.
- I'm making a video about how to make videos about making videos.
- The security video showed that the cookie thief was... my dog.
video
NOUN[/ˈvɪdioʊ/]
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term 'video' derives from Latin 'vidēre,' meaning 'to see.' Coined in the 1930s alongside the development of television technology, the word directly references its core function—the transmission and display of moving images. The Latin present tense form 'video' literally translates as 'I see,' making it a fitting name for visual media.
Breakdown
video (I see) from Latin vidēre (to see), the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb meaning 'to see' or 'to observe.'
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📝Examples
“My teacher said 'No video games!' but didn't mention video homework.”
“I'm making a video about how to make videos about making videos.”
“The security video showed that the cookie thief was... my dog.”
“Please video call me when you arrive at the airport.”
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