Cinematographic

/ˌsɪnəmətəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to filmmaking, movie cameras, or the technical and artistic aspects of creating films.

Etymology

From 'cinematography' plus the adjective suffix '-ic,' which converts nouns into adjectives. Cinematography comes from French 'cinématographie' (Greek kinēma + graphia).

Kelly Says

This word describes anything related to the film industry's visual techniques—like when critics praise a movie's 'cinematographic brilliance,' they mean the camera work and visual style are amazing!

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