Definition

A thin sheet of celluloid used in animation, where images are drawn or painted to create a film.

Example

The animator carefully placed the cel on the light table to check the colors.

Conversation

I just bought some new cel for my animation project.

Oh cool! Is it the transparent kind?

Yeah, it’s perfect for layering the drawings.

That sounds great! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'cel' originates from Latin 'caelum', meaning sky or heaven. It refers to the celestial or heavenly realm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'caelum' meaning sky or heaven to remember that 'cel' relates to something heavenly or celestial.

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