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animatograph

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an·​i·​mat·​o·​graph | \ ˌanəˈmatəˌgraf \
plural -s

Definition of animatograph

: an early form of motion-picture projector

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First Known Use of animatograph

1894, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for animatograph

animate entry 2 + -ograph (as in cinematograph)

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The first known use of animatograph was in 1894

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“Animatograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animatograph. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.

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