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photocompose

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkəmˌpoʊz//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkəmˌpoʊz/

transitive verb
Definition

To prepare written material for printing using a photographic process.


Example

The designer decided to photocompose the text for the magazine layout.


Tense Forms

Past: photocomposed

Past Participle: photocomposed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to photocompose your own flyers?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
Sloth A
It's actually pretty fun; you can create unique designs easily.
Sloth B
I should give it a shot, especially for my event next month.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
typeset
compose
format
Antonyms
disorganize
scatter
destroy
Root Explanation

Photocompose → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "compose" (from Latin "componere", meaning to put together). The word "photocompose" refers to the process of putting together images or text using light, typically in the context of photography or graphic design.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being used to 'put together' ('compose') images or text, which helps you remember that photocompose means to create visual compositions using light.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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