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Definition of cinematographical

cinematographical

/ˌsɪn.ə.mæ.təˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/
cin · e · mat · o · graph · i · cal
Adverb:cinematographically
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cinematographical Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to the art, science, or technique of motion-picture photography and filmmaking.

Example

"The director's early experimental shorts laid the groundwork for the cinematographical techniques used in his later feature films."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While "cinematographical" is a valid form, the shorter adjective "cinematographic" is significantly more common in modern usage.

• Rhymes for cinematographical

• Nearby Words

cinematic
cinematically
cinematographer
cinematographical
cinematography
cinephile
cineplex

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cinematographical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cinematographical
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