Image
Definition
Image is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a visual representation of an object, scene, or person, such as a picture or photograph. As a verb (less common), it means to represent, describe, or visualize something.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
- Respelling: IM-ij
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/
- Respelling: IM-ij
Etymology
The word "image" originates from the Latin "imago," meaning "likeness, figure, or representation." It was adopted into Old French as "image" and entered Middle English in the 14th century, maintaining its meaning of a visual representation or depiction.
Derivatives
- Imagery (noun)
- Imaginative (adjective)
- Imager (noun)
- Imaging (noun/verb)
- Imaginary (adjective)
Synonyms
- Picture
- Representation
- Illustration
Antonyms
- None
Usage
The noun "image" is commonly used in visual contexts, such as "The image of the sunset was breathtaking." The verb form appears in phrases like "She imaged the concept vividly in her mind."
Related Terms
- Visual: Related to seeing or sight.
- Depiction: A representation of something through art or description.
- Illustration: A visual or graphic representation.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A visual representation of an object, scene, or person: Refers to pictures, photographs, or other graphic depictions.
- Example: "The artist painted a striking image of the landscape."
- A mental representation or idea: Refers to how something is visualized in the mind.
- Example: "She had a vivid image of her childhood home."
- The public perception of a person or organization: Refers to the reputation or impression created.
- Example: "The company’s image improved after the campaign."
Verb
- To represent or visualize something: Refers to creating a likeness or description in the mind or visually.
- Example: "The scientist imaged the structure using advanced technology."
image
The artist painted a striking image of the landscape.
She had a vivid image of her childhood home.
The company’s image improved after the campaign.
🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese
- 图像 (tú xiàng)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰu˨˩˦ ɕjɑŋ˥˥/
- Respelling in English: Too Shee-ang
- 影像 (yǐng xiàng)
- IPA Pronunciation: /iŋ˥˥ ɕjɑŋ˥˥/
- Respelling in English: Ying Shee-ang
🇮🇳 Hindi
- छवि (chavi)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʧʰəʋiː/
- Respelling in English: Chuh-vee
- तस्वीर (tasveer)
- IPA Pronunciation: /t̪əsʋiːr/
- Respelling in English: Tas-veer
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Imagen
- IPA Pronunciation: /i'maxen/
- Respelling in English: Ee-mah-hen
- Figura
- IPA Pronunciation: /fi'ɣuɾa/
- Respelling in English: Fee-goo-rah
🇫🇷 French
- Image
- IPA Pronunciation: /imaʒ/
- Respelling in English: Ee-mahj
- Figure
- IPA Pronunciation: /fiɡyʁ/
- Respelling in English: Fee-gyur
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- صورة (ṣūrah)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsuːra/
- Respelling in English: Soo-rah
- تصوير (taṣwīr)
- IPA Pronunciation: /taʂˈwiːr/
- Respelling in English: Tas-weer
🇧🇩 Bengali
- চিত্র (chitra)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʃit̪r/
- Respelling in English: Chee-truh
- ছবি (chobi)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʧʰobi/
- Respelling in English: Cho-bee
🇷🇺 Russian
- Изображение (izobrazheniye)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɪzəbrɐˈʐɛnʲɪjə/
- Respelling in English: Iz-uh-bra-zheh-nee-ye
- Картинка (kartinka)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɐrˈtʲinkə/
- Respelling in English: Kar-teen-ka
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Imagem
- IPA Pronunciation: /i'maʒẽj/
- Respelling in English: Ee-mah-zheng
- Figura
- IPA Pronunciation: /fi'ɡuɾɐ/
- Respelling in English: Fee-goo-rah
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Gambar
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡamˈbar/
- Respelling in English: Gam-bar
- Citra
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʧitra/
- Respelling in English: Chee-tra
🇩🇪 German
- Bild
- IPA Pronunciation: /bɪlt/
- Respelling in English: Bild
- Abbild
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈapbɪlt/
- Respelling in English: Ap-bild
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 画像 (gazō)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡa zoː/
- Respelling in English: Ga-zo
- 映像 (eizō)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ei zoː/
- Respelling in English: Ay-zo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Hình ảnh
- IPA Pronunciation: /hiŋ ʔaːŋ˧˧/
- Respelling in English: Hing Ahn
- Bức ảnh
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɓuk˦ˀ˥ ʔaːŋ˧˧/
- Respelling in English: Book Ahn
🇰🇷 Korean
- 이미지 (imiji)
- IPA Pronunciation: /iːmiːdʑi/
- Respelling in English: Ee-mee-jee
- 그림 (geurim)
- IPA Pronunciation: /k͈ɯɾim/
- Respelling in English: Kuh-rim
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Görüntü
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɟøɾynˈty/
- Respelling in English: Gho-ryun-ty
- İmaj
- IPA Pronunciation: /imaʒ/
- Respelling in English: Ee-mahj
🇵🇰 Urdu
- تصویر (tasveer)
- IPA Pronunciation: /t̪əsʋiːr/
- Respelling in English: Tas-veer
- عکس (aks)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʔəks/
- Respelling in English: Uks
