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Widescreen
//ˈwaɪdˌskɹin// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio. not-comparable
- 2 Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation. not-comparable
Noun
- 1 A screen with a wider aspect ratio than the ordinary 35-millimeter frame, making more effective use of the human field of view and producing a more immersive view experience. attributive, often
Etymology
Etymology 1
From wide + screen.
Etymology 2
From wide + screen.
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