Photograph

Definition

Photograph is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface, typically photographic film or a digital sensor. As a verb, it means to capture an image using a camera.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊ.t̬əˌɡræf/
• Respelling: FOH-tuh-graf

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfəʊ.təˌɡrɑːf/
• Respelling: FOH-tuh-grahf

Etymology

The word "photograph" originates from the Greek words "phōs," meaning "light," and "graphē," meaning "drawing or writing." It was coined in the 19th century to describe the process of capturing images using light-sensitive materials.

Derivatives

• Photographer (noun)
• Photography (noun)
• Photographic (adjective)
• Photographed (verb, past tense)
• Photographable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Picture
• Snapshot
• Image

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "photograph" is used in various contexts, including art, journalism, and personal documentation. For example: "She took a stunning photograph of the sunset," or "He enjoys photographing wildlife."

Related Terms

• Camera: A device used to capture photographs.
• Lens: A part of a camera that focuses light.
• Exposure: The amount of light reaching the photographic medium.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• An image captured using a camera: Refers to a visual representation made by recording light.
  • Example: "The photograph of the city skyline was breathtaking."

Verb

• To capture an image using a camera: Refers to the act of taking a photograph.
  • Example: "She loves to photograph landscapes during her travels."
• To appear in a photograph: Describes how someone or something is represented in an image.
  • Example: "The subject photographs well in natural light."