🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

영화

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeonghwa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Motion-Picture/ˈmoʊ.ʃən ˈpɪk.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"새 영화가 전 세계 관객을 사로잡았다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A series of still images that, when shown on a screen, create the illusion of moving images.

    "The new motion picture was a box office hit, captivating audiences worldwide."
  2. 2

    A film or movie, especially one produced for theatrical release.

    "She has always dreamed of directing a motion picture that tells a powerful story."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'motion picture' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'motion' from Latin 'motio' meaning 'movement' and 'picture' from Latin 'pictura' meaning 'painting'. It evolved to describe a sequence of images creating the illusion of movement, marking the advent of cinema.

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