Foregrounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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foregrounded

 

[ หˆfษ”หrษกraสŠndษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

focus attention

Foregrounded is the past form of the verb 'foreground,' which means to make something more noticeable or prominent. In various disciplines such as art, design, and communication, to foreground something implies emphasizing its importance in comparison to other elements. This term is often utilized in discussions about visual or textual composition, where certain components are highlighted to draw attention from the audience. By foregrounding, one can guide viewers or readers to specific narratives or themes, enhancing their understanding and engagement.

Synonyms

accentuated, emphasized, highlighted

Examples of usage

  • The artist foregrounded the main subject in her painting.
  • In his speech, he foregrounded the issue of climate change.
  • The report foregrounded the key findings for easier comprehension.

Translations

Translations of the word "foregrounded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em destaque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค–เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช in den Vordergrund gerรผckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terdahulu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะฟะตั€ะตะดะฝัŒะพะผัƒ ะฟะปะฐะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na pierwszym planie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ๆ™ฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mis en avant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en primer plano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถn planda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๊ฒฝ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ุงู„ู…ู‚ุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v popล™edรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ v popredรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๆ™ฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v ospredju

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ forgrunni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹าฃา“ั‹ ะถะพัะฟะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ แƒžแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn planda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en primer plano

Etymology

The term 'foreground' is a compound of 'fore,' meaning 'before' or 'in front of,' from the Old English 'foran,' and 'ground,' which comes from the Old English 'grund,' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation.' The word has evolved to take on a more abstract meaning in the 20th century, especially in artistic and literary contexts. Its first known use in art was around the late 19th century when artists began to focus on compositional techniques that involved foregrounding particular subjects or themes. In the realm of communication, it gained traction in the mid-20th century, particularly in the fields of linguistics and media studies. By foregrounding certain aspects of a work, creators can manipulate audience perception and prioritize what is deemed important, shaping the overall experience and interpretation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,214 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.