Pronunciation: [vˈɪdɪə͡ʊtˌɛkst] (IPA) 
Videotext is a compound word that combines "video" and "text", both pronounced with the short "i" vowel /ɪ/. The stress, or emphasis, is placed on the second syllable of "vdeo-" /diː/. The "o" and "e" combination in "video" creates a diphthong /viːdioʊ/, while the "e" in "text" is pronounced with a short "e" vowel /tɛkst/. Therefore, the correct phonetic transcription of "videotext" is /ˈviːdiotɛkst/.
Videotext refers to a system that allows the transmission of text-based information or data in a visual format alongside video or television signals. It is primarily used for delivering interactive services and content to users on their television screens.
The term "videotext" is a combination of the words "video" and "text," highlighting its ability to display textual information on a video display. It was developed as a means to offer enhanced communication and information services through televisions and other video display devices.
Videotext services typically work through a decoder or set-top box that is connected to a television, enabling users to access various types of information such as news, weather reports, stock updates, sports scores, and more. Users interact with these services using a remote control or a keyboard connected to the decoder.
The information is transmitted through broadcast signals or telecommunications networks, allowing users to quickly access desired content on their television screens. Videotext services often incorporated graphics and simple illustrations to enhance the user experience.
While videotext gained popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s, the introduction of the internet and the World Wide Web caused a decline in its usage. However, elements of videotext, such as interactive television, have been incorporated into modern digital broadcasting technologies, enabling viewers to access interactive content and services through their televisions.
The word "videotext" is derived from a combination of "video" and "text".
- "Video" comes from the Latin word "vidēre", which means "to see" or "to observe". It is also related to the Latin word "video", which means "I see".
- "Text" comes from the Latin word "textus", which means "that which is woven". It refers to written or printed words that can convey meaningful information.
When combined, "videotext" represents a communication system that integrates video and text, providing visual images along with textual content.
