time-lapse

/ˈtaɪmˌlæps/

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Frequency: 3.49 in modern English

Syllables: time-lapse
IPA: /ˈtaɪmˌlæps/

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Meaning

adj

Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.

noun

A film or video using this technique.

Example Sentences

"Operation London Bridge, also from 1975, tells the story of the busy station's redevelopment. Cutting neatly from the barrow boys of Borough Market to an aerial view of Borough Market Junction, the film uses time lapse photography to show the congestion rife in the area during the morning rush hour."

Etymology

From time + lapse.

Inflected Forms

time-lapses (plural) time lapse (alternative) timelapse (alternative)

Phrases

time-lapse cinematography time-lapse cinemicrography time-lapse microscopy time-lapse phonography time-lapse photography time-lapse seismic data stop-motion

Frequently Paired Words

stop-motion

Questions

How do you pronounce time-lapse?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmˌlæps/.

What does time-lapse mean?

Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.

Where does time-lapse come from?

From time + lapse.

How to pronounce time-lapse

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