Definition: Multimedia
From New World Encyclopedia
Etymology
From the Latin-based prefix multi- meaning many, + media.
Noun
multimedia (uncountable)
- The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.
Related terms
- multimedial
Adjective
multimedia (not comparable)
- Of, or relating to this combined use of media.
- (computing) Of, or relating to an application that can combine such media into an integrated package.
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