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claymation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˈkleɪˌmeɪ.ʃən/
  • CMU ARPABET: K L EY1 M EY2 SH AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

Stop-motion animation where each animated piece is made from a deformable substance, typically Plasticine clay.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of claymation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

A blend of clay + animation. Originally registered as a trademark by American animator Will Vinton in 1978, then entered the English language as a genericized trademark.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Knetanimation — stop-motion animation using pieces made from a deformable substance
  • Polish: animacja plastelinowa — stop-motion animation using pieces made from a deformable substance