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FPS

|F-P-S|

/ɛf pi ɛs/

measurement of frames; game genre

Etymology

Etymology Information

'FPS' originates from English, specifically the abbreviation for 'Frames Per Second' and 'First-Person Shooter'.

Historical Evolution

'FPS' was initially used in technical and gaming contexts to describe frame rates and game genres.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'Frames Per Second' in technical contexts, but it evolved to also mean 'First-Person Shooter' in gaming.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

frames Per Second; a measure of how many unique consecutive images a camera can handle in one second.

The video game runs at 60 FPS for smooth motion.

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Noun 2

first-Person Shooter; a genre of video games where the player experiences the game through the eyes of the protagonist.

Call of Duty is a popular FPS game.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42