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multimedia

 

[ ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital technology

The combined use of several media, such as sound, video, graphics, and text, to convey information.

Synonyms

digital media, interactive media

Examples of usage

  • The website uses multimedia to engage users with interactive content.
  • The museum offers a multimedia experience with audio guides and virtual reality exhibits.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The use of various forms of media, such as audio, video, and images, to enhance learning and teaching.

Synonyms

audiovisual aids, visual aids

Examples of usage

  • The classroom is equipped with multimedia tools like projectors and tablets.
  • The textbook includes multimedia elements like embedded videos and audio clips.

Translations

Translations of the word "multimedia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multimídia

🇮🇳 मल्टीमीडिया

🇩🇪 Multimedia

🇮🇩 multimedia

🇺🇦 мультимедіа

🇵🇱 multimedia

🇯🇵 マルチメディア

🇫🇷 multimédia

🇪🇸 multimedia

🇹🇷 multimedya

🇰🇷 멀티미디어

🇸🇦 وسائط متعددة

🇨🇿 multimédia

🇸🇰 multimédiá

🇨🇳 多媒体

🇸🇮 multimedija

🇮🇸 fjölmiðlun

🇰🇿 мультимедиа

🇬🇪 მულტიმედია

🇦🇿 multimedia

🇲🇽 multimedia

Etymology

The term 'multimedia' originated in the 1960s and gained popularity in the 1990s with the widespread adoption of digital technology. It combines 'multi-' meaning many or multiple, and 'media' referring to various forms of communication. Multimedia has transformed the way information is presented and consumed, revolutionizing fields such as entertainment, education, and advertising.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,755, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.