Phenakistoscope
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfɛnəˈkɪstəskəʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenakistoscope is a noun meaning An early animation device consisting of a disc or drum which rotated, showing successive images through slits, often via a mirror, thus producing the illusion of motion.
Meaning
An early animation device consisting of a disc or drum which rotated, showing successive images through slits, often via a mirror, thus producing the illusion of motion.
Word Forms
- phenakistoscopes
- phenakistiscope
Synonyms for phenakistoscope
Depending on context, synonyms include fantasmascope.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kinetograph, vitascope, chromatrope, kaleidograph, photodrome, graphophone.
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