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luma

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈluːmə/

KK: /luma/

noun
Definition

A unit of currency in Armenia that is equal to one hundredth of an Armenian dram, or a term used to describe the brightness of an image, distinguishing it from color intensity.


Example

The price of the book is 500 luma, which is a small amount in Armenian currency.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how important luma is in photography?
Sloth B
Definitely! It really affects the overall quality of the images.
Sloth A
Exactly! Without proper luma, even the best shots can look dull.
Sloth B
That's true — it makes all the difference in capturing the right mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
currency
brightness
luminance
Antonyms
darkness
dullness
obscurity
Root Explanation

This word originates from Latin 'lumen', meaning light. 'Luma' refers to light or brightness, often used in contexts related to illumination or visual clarity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lumen' which means light, and remember that 'luma' relates to brightness or illumination.

Visually Confused Words
pluma
leuma
gluma
lum
lumbar
lucuma
glumal
elkuma
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