Definition

A type of optical disk that contains recorded video, often used for playing movies on a television.

Example

We watched a classic film on a videodisc last night.

Conversation

Have you seen my old videodisc collection?

No, I didn't even know you had one!

Yeah, I used to watch them all the time when I was younger.

That's cool! We should have a videodisc night and relive those memories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Videodisc → It is formed from "video" (from Latin "videre", meaning to see) and "disc" (from Latin "discus", meaning a flat, circular object). The word "videodisc" refers to a flat, circular object that contains visual content to be seen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seeing' ('videre') something on a 'flat circular object' ('disc') — that's what a videodisc is for.

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