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multimedia

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Of, or about this combined use of media.

Pronunciation

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muhlteemeedeeuh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

məltiˈmidiə

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to this combined use of media

  2. computing

    Of, or relating to an application that can combine such media into an integrated package

noun

  1. The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

Used this way, multimedia is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • multimedia system , rarer, so it draws attention

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More ways to use multimedia

  • “The presentation included multimedia elements like videos and music.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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multimedia datamultimedia contentmultimedia informationmultimedia presentationmultimedia servicesmultimedia technologymultimedia communicationsmultimedia software

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • multimedia systemnounCompound term

    Transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.).

  • interactive multimedianounCompound term

    A multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together.

  • interactive multimedia systemnounCompound term

    A multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together.

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Synonyms

Sense: combined use of sound or video

multimedia systemRare

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