aerophotos
|aero-photos|
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/ˈɛroʊˌfoʊtoʊz/
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/ˈeərəʊˌfəʊtəʊz/
(aerophoto)
air photograph
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophoto' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'photo' meaning 'light' or 'image'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophoto' was derived from the combination of 'aero' and 'photo' in the early 20th century to describe images taken from the air.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'images taken from the air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
photographs taken from an aircraft or satellite.
The survey team used aerophotos to map the terrain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 11:36