A1 noun Neutral #2,806 most common

multimedia

/ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/

Multimedia is the use of several different types of communication together, such as text, sound, images, and video. It is used in computers, education, and entertainment to make information more engaging and interactive.

Examples

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1

My new phone can play many kinds of multimedia.

My new phone can play many kinds of multimedia.

2

The museum uses a multimedia guide to explain the history of the art.

The museum uses a multimedia guide to explain the history of the art.

3

Check out this multimedia post on my social media page.

Check out this multimedia post on my social media page.

Word Family

Noun
multimedia
Adjective
multimedia
Related
medium, media
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Memory Tip

Remember: 'Multi' means many and 'media' means ways to share information. It is like a 'multi-tool' for your computer screen.

Quick Quiz

The teacher used a ______ presentation with videos and music to teach the lesson.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multimedia

Examples

1

My new phone can play many kinds of multimedia.

everyday

My new phone can play many kinds of multimedia.

2

The museum uses a multimedia guide to explain the history of the art.

formal

The museum uses a multimedia guide to explain the history of the art.

3

Check out this multimedia post on my social media page.

informal

Check out this multimedia post on my social media page.

4

Teachers use multimedia tools to help students learn better in the classroom.

academic

Teachers use multimedia tools to help students learn better in the classroom.

5

We need to create a multimedia presentation for the big client meeting.

business

We need to create a multimedia presentation for the big client meeting.

Word Family

Noun
multimedia
Adjective
multimedia
Related
medium, media

Common Collocations

multimedia presentation multimedia presentation
multimedia content multimedia content
multimedia software multimedia software
multimedia experience multimedia experience
multimedia system multimedia system

Common Phrases

multimedia kit

multimedia kit

multimedia production

multimedia production

multimedia player

multimedia player

Often Confused With

multimedia vs media

Media usually refers to news or the press, while multimedia specifically refers to the combination of different technical formats like sound and video.

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Usage Notes

The word is often used as an adjective before another noun (like 'multimedia presentation'). It is usually uncountable, so we do not often use it in a plural form.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes add an 's' to make it 'multimedias', but the word stays the same for plural contexts.

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Memory Tip

Remember: 'Multi' means many and 'media' means ways to share information. It is like a 'multi-tool' for your computer screen.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'multus' (many) and 'medium' (means of communication).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an uncountable noun Frequently used as an attributive adjective Takes a singular verb
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Cultural Context

In modern digital culture, multimedia is the standard way people consume information online through platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

Quick Quiz

The teacher used a ______ presentation with videos and music to teach the lesson.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multimedia

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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