motion picture

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motion picture

/ˈməʊʃən ˈpɪktʃə(ɹ)/

noun motion pictures · motion-picture · motion pic

A sequence of images depicting people or objects in motion, preserved on a recording medium and capable of being projected for viewing. Some technical knowledge of cameras and lighting is needed to create a motion picture.
Similar: moving picture, film
A movie. Gone with the Wind is my favorite motion picture.

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@misc{motion_picture_2026,
  title = {motion picture},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/motion%20picture},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}