special effect

/ˈspɛʃəl əˈfɛkt/
/ˈspɛʃəl iˈfɛkt/
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Other forms: special effects

Definitions of special effect
  1. noun
    an effect used to produce scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques (especially on film)
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    types:
    stage effect
    a special effect created on the stage
    type of:
    effect
    an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈspɛʃəl əˈfɛkt/
UK
/ˈspɛʃəl iˈfɛkt/
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