zoopraxiscope

zo·o·prax·i·scope

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-prak-suh-skohp]
- /ˌzoʊ əˈpræk səˌskoʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-prak-suh-skohp]
- /ˌzoʊ əˈpræk səˌskoʊp/

Definitions of zoopraxiscope word

noun zoopraxiscope an early type of motion-picture projector, designed by Eadweard Muybridge, in which the images were drawings or photographs placed along the rim of a circular glass plate, the shutter was a rotating opaque disk with radial slots, and a limelight source was used. 1
noun zoopraxiscope (photography, historical) An instrument developed by Eadweard Muybridge in the 1870's, similar to the phenakistoscope. The instrument involves a disc that includes serial pictures being rotated in front of a light source, projecting them upon a screen, to exhibit the natural movements of animals and the like. 1

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zoopraxiscope 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 63% 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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