Cinematographical

/ˌsɪnəmətəˈɡræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of cinematography; the practice of making or the qualities of movies and filmmaking.

Etymology

Extended form of 'cinematographic' using the suffix '-al' for added emphasis, creating a more formal or archaic variant. Both forms derive from 'cinematography.'

Kelly Says

This is the fancy, old-fashioned way of saying 'cinematographic'—you'll mostly see it in academic papers about film theory written by people who love using extra syllables!

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