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zoetropic

zoetropic

1 9.9
Making still pictures look like they move when they spin
  • adjective
  • /ˌzoʊɪˈtrɒpɪk/
  • Specialized
: zoetrópico
  • The artist created a zoetropic display that made the images appear to dance in motion.
  • zoetropic waves

Examples

  • The zoetropic effect brought the illustrations to life, captivating everyone in the room.

  • As she turned the handle, the zoetropic cylinder generated a series of moving images.

  • The filmmaker used a zoetropic technique to bring the old photographs to life.

  • Her sculpture had a zoetropic quality, making it seem as if it was moving when viewed from different angles.

  • The museum displayed a zoetropic installation that fascinated visitors with its spinning images.

  • The zoetropic animation captivated the audience.

  • Have you seen the zoetropic display at the museum?

Synonyms

autokinetic
vszoetropic
  • Specialized
9.9

Making a still light or object look like it is moving, often in darkness

is produced by a sequence of static images creating apparent motion

Surface Forms

zoetropic positive

Morphology

zoetropic = zoetrope (transparent) = zoetrope + ic

The adjective is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ic' to 'zoetrope', yielding 'relating to or resembling a zoetrope', a directly compositional formation.

Etymology

Zoetropic comes from the device zoetrope, which joins zoe 'life' and trope 'turn' and the zoe part is like the start of zoo. So, something zoetropic makes still pictures seem to move, as if 'life' is being 'turned' into motion.