cinematograph

[ sin-uh-mat-uh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. an early movie camera or projector, often a single mechanical device to record and project film.
2. Older Use. a movie theater.

verb (used with or without object)

1. Older Use. to record as a movie.

cinematograph

/ ˌsɪnɪˈmætəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /

noun

1. a combined camera, printer, and projector

verb

1. to take pictures (of) with a film camera

Other Words From

• cin·e·mat·o·graph·ic [sin-, uh, -mat-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
• cine·mato·graphi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cinematograph¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from French cinématographe, equivalent to cinémat- (from Greek kīnēmat-, stem of kī́nēma “motion”) + -o- connecting vowel + -graphe noun suffix; -o-, -graph

Word History and Origins

Origin of cinematograph¹

C19 (earlier spelling kinematograph ): from Greek kinēmat-, kinēma motion + -graph

Example Sentences

The possibilities of certain branches of teaching have been altogether revolutionized by the cinematograph.

From Project Gutenberg

There is one large music-hall, and a number of cinematograph shows combined with variety entertainments.

From Project Gutenberg

The photographic outfit has been considerably enlarged, including a cinematograph instrument.

From Project Gutenberg

On the other hand, the possibilities and abuses of the cinematograph were his constant preoccupation from 1896 onwards.

From Project Gutenberg

Those who care may see it in the official cinematograph films of the Battle of the Somme.

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Related Words

• cinema
• feature
• film
• flick
• motion picture
• picture
• show
• videotape