Definition

Relating to or denoting a type of color that is true to the original colors of objects, especially in photography.

Example

The ortho film produced images with colors that were very close to reality.

Conversation

I just learned about ortho photography in class.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What’s it about?

It's about capturing images with accurate color representation, especially for scientific purposes.

That’s really cool! It must be useful in art and science fields.

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Root Explanation

Ortho is derived from the Greek word "orthos" (ὀρθός), meaning straight, correct, or right. It is often used as a prefix in English to denote correctness or straightness in various contexts, such as in 'orthopedic' (correcting bones) or 'orthography' (correct writing).

Memory Tip

Think of 'straight' or 'correct' in Greek — that's what 'ortho' signifies, helping you remember that it relates to things being right or proper.

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