Definition

A type of storage medium that holds video content, similar to a DVD, used for playing movies or other video material.

Example

We watched an old movie on a videodisk last night.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a movie on a videodisk?

Yeah, I remember those! They were pretty cool back in the day.

I found an old videodisk at my parents' house last week.

That's awesome! I wonder if it still works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Videodisk → It is formed from "video" (from Latin "videre", meaning to see) and "disk" (from Old French "disque", meaning a flat, circular object). The word "videodisk" refers to a flat, circular object that allows one to see moving images or video.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seeing' ('video' from 'videre') something on a 'flat circular object' ('disk'). This helps you remember that a videodisk is a medium for viewing video content.

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