time-lapse


time–lapse

adj \ˈtīm-ˌlaps\

Definition of TIME-LAPSE

: of, relating to, or constituting a motion picture made so that when projected a slow action (as the opening of a flower bud) appears to be speeded up

First Known Use of TIME-LAPSE

1927

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