time-lapse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.
noun
  1. A film or video using this technique.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪmˌlæps/

Word forms

time-lapse time-lapses time lapse timelapse

Etymology

From time + lapse.

Related words

Derived words

time-lapse cinematography time-lapse cinemicrography time-lapse microscopy time-lapse phonography time-lapse photography time-lapse seismic data
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