thefreedictionary.com - The Animated Cartoon

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An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion. Paleolithic cave paintings show early attempts to capture motion in drawings, as animals are depicted with superimposed sets of legs. In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892. What was it?
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  1. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  2. generate
    bring into existence
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  3. photograph
    a picture taken with a camera or phone that shows people or scenes
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  4. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  5. object
    a tangible and visible entity
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  6. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  7. graphic
    written or drawn or engraved
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  8. frame
    the internal structure that gives an artifact its shape
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  9. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  10. continuous
    moving in time or space without interruption
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  11. image
    a visual representation produced on a surface
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  12. simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  13. motion
    the act of changing location from one place to another
    An animated cartoon is a moving picture generated by photographing a series of drawings, objects, or computer graphics frame by frame, and recording the very slight, continuous changes in the images that then simulate motion.
  14. paleolithic
    of the early period of the Stone Age, through 10,000 BCE
    Paleolithic cave paintings show early attempts to capture motion in drawings, as animals are depicted with superimposed sets of legs.
  15. attempt
    make an effort
    Paleolithic cave paintings show early attempts to capture motion in drawings, as animals are depicted with superimposed sets of legs.
  16. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    Paleolithic cave paintings show early attempts to capture motion in drawings, as animals are depicted with superimposed sets of legs.
  17. depicted
    represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
    Paleolithic cave paintings show early attempts to capture motion in drawings, as animals are depicted with superimposed sets of legs.
  18. superimpose
    place on top of
    Paleolithic cave paintings show early attempts to capture motion in drawings, as animals are depicted with superimposed sets of legs.
  19. century
    a period of 100 years
    In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892.
  20. flip
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
    In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892.
  21. create
    bring into existence
    In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892.
  22. illusion
    an erroneous mental representation
    In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892.
  23. projection
    the act of expelling or ejecting
    In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892.
  24. appear
    come into sight or view
    In the 19th century, flip books created the illusion of motion in drawings, and the first animated projection appeared in 1892.
Created on Wed Aug 13 07:14:57 EDT 2014

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