photomechanical
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/ˌfoʊtoʊməˈkænɪkəl/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊməˈkænɪkəl/
image reproduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photomechanical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōtós' meaning 'light' and 'mēkhanikós' meaning 'mechanical'.
Historical Evolution
'photomechanical' was formed by combining 'photo-' from 'phōtós' and 'mechanical' from 'mēkhanikós', eventually becoming the modern English word 'photomechanical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to light and mechanical processes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a process for reproducing images by photographic means.
The photomechanical process was used to create the printing plates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 05:34