Definition

A picture created by showing a shadow on a surface, often used in photography or imaging techniques.

Example

The artist used a shadowgraph to create a unique image of the object.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a shadowgraph before?

No, what’s that?

It's like an image created by casting a shadow on a screen.

That sounds cool! I’d love to see one in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shadowgraph → It is formed from "shadow" (from Old English *sceadu*, meaning shade or darkness) and "graph" (from Greek *grapho*, meaning to write or draw). The word "shadowgraph" refers to a drawing or representation made using shadows.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shadow' as a dark shape and 'graph' as a way to 'draw' or 'write' — a shadowgraph is a drawing made using shadows.

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