kinetoscope

noun /kɪ'nitə,skoʊp/

Definition
a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'kinetoscope'.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
6
Length
11

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11
Syllables
4
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