slideshow
UK[ˈslaɪd.ʃəʊ]US[ˈslaɪd.ʃoʊ]
n
a presentation of a series of photographic slides projected on a screen.
n
a sequence of images displayed automatically on a computer or television screen, often as a background or screensaver.
Morpheme Breakdown
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show
slide
show
Etymology
the word "slideshow" is a modern english compound, formed by combining two old english roots. "slide" originates from the proto-germanic slīdaną, meaning to glide or slip, a concept describing smooth motion. "show" derives from the proto-germanic skauwōną, meaning to look or observe. the compound logically describes a presentation where images "slide" or transition smoothly from one to the next for an audience to "see." this transparent structure reflects the straightforward naming of a technological medium by describing its basic visual and mechanical function.
Analysis
Structure: slide + show
slide: from old english slīdan (to slip, slide, glide). functional role: root, conveying the core action of smooth, continuous movement.
show: from old english scēawian (to look at, see, behold). functional role: root, conveying the core action of presenting or displaying something to be seen.
Examples
she presented her vacation photos in a digital slideshow.
the lecture was accompanied by a slideshow of detailed charts and graphs.
my computer monitor goes into a slideshow mode when idle.