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English

imaging

|im/age/ing|

B2

/ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

(image)

visual representation

Base FormPluralPresent ParticipleAdjective
imageimagesimagingimaginary
Etymology
Etymology Information

'imaging' originates from the Latin word 'imago', meaning 'likeness' or 'image'.

Historical Evolution

'imago' transformed into the Old French word 'image', and eventually became the modern English word 'image', with 'imaging' as its derivative.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'likeness or representation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'producing images'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process or technique of producing images, especially by means of computer technology.

Medical imaging has revolutionized diagnostics.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'image'.

The software is currently imaging the hard drive.

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45