multimedia
multimedia — adjective
1. describes a product, presentation, or system that brings together different type
describes a product, presentation, or system that brings together different types of content — such as text, photographs, video, animation, and sound — within a single experience, especially on a computer or in entertainment.
Amelia created a multimedia presentation for her science project on climate change.
multimedia + noun — attributive use
The company's new multimedia software lets users edit video, audio, and text in one program.
Sirin's art class used multimedia materials including digital photos and recorded music.
Visitors watched a multimedia show that mixed old photographs with spoken stories.
Kian installed a multimedia system that plays movies, music, and online games.
- mixed-media
more common in art and design contexts; emphasises physical materials rather than digital formats
- multi-format
focuses on file types or data formats rather than sensory content
- interactive
overlaps in digital products but highlights user participation rather than media variety
- single-media
describes content that uses only one form, such as text-only or audio-only
- text-only
specific to written content without images, video, or sound
用法筆記
Usually placed directly before a noun (a multimedia presentation, not 'a presentation multimedia'). Cannot be used in comparative or superlative forms — you cannot say 'more multimedia'.
常見錯誤
multimedia — noun
1. the practice or technique of creating content that blends several forms of commu
the practice or technique of creating content that blends several forms of communication — including text, images, video, animation, and sound — together in a single digital or physical experience, such as a website, a video game, or an art installation.
The course teaches students how to use multimedia for storytelling in journalism.
use + multimedia — typical verb + noun pattern
Élise studied multimedia at university and now works as a video game designer.
study + multimedia — academic field
Advances in multimedia have changed the way people learn languages online.
The artist combines sculpture and video, a form of multimedia that attracts young audiences.
Rafael's portfolio shows his skills in multimedia, from web design to animation.
- mixed media
more common in fine art and craft; often refers to physical materials rather than digital
- cross-media
used mainly in marketing and publishing to describe content spread across different platforms
- new media
broader term that includes digital platforms, social networks, and online distribution alongside content formats
用法筆記
Treated as an uncountable noun — you cannot say 'a multimedia' to refer to a single piece of work, nor use a plural form 'multimedias'. To count individual works, use phrases like 'a multimedia project' or 'a piece of multimedia'.