phenakistoscope

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /fˈenəkˌɪstəskˌoʊp/
- /fˈenəkˌɪstəskˌəʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /fˈenəkˌɪstəskˌoʊp/

Definitions of phenakistoscope word

noun phenakistoscope an early form of a zoetrope in which figures are depicted in different poses around the edge of a disc. When the disc is spun, and the figures observed through the apertures around the edge of the disc, they appear to be moving 0
noun phenakistoscope 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. 0

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Parts of speech for Phenakistoscope

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phenakistoscope popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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