Grainier: meaning, definitions and examples
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grainier
[ หษกreษชniษr ]
texture quality
The term 'grainier' is used to describe a surface or material that has a rougher or more textured appearance, typically with visible grains or particles. This can refer to various substances, such as photography, where a grainier image has a more coarse appearance due to increased film grain or digital noise.
Synonyms
coarser, rittier, rougher, textured
Examples of usage
- The grainier texture of the paper adds character to the artwork.
- This photograph has a grainier look that evokes nostalgia.
- The grainier film gives the movie a vintage feel.
- He prefers grainier coffee for a more robust taste.
Translations
Translations of the word "grainier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น granuloso
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเคพเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช kรถrniger
๐ฎ๐ฉ butiran
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะตัะฝะธััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ziarnisty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒ็ถใฎ
๐ซ๐ท granuleux
๐ช๐ธ granuloso
๐น๐ท taneli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์๊ฐ ๋ ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุจูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zrnitฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zrnitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ข็ฒๆๆดๅผบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zrnat
๐ฎ๐ธ kornรณtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑาัะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taxฤฑllฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ granuloso
Etymology
The adjective 'grainy' originates from the noun 'grain', which comes from the Old French word 'grain', meaning 'seeds' or 'small hard particles'. The suffix '-y' denotes having the nature of or resembling something, thus 'grainy' refers to the quality of having grains or granules. Over time, the term evolved in usage to describe not only the physical appearance of textures but also visual media, particularly in photography and film, where it denotes the presence of visible film grain due to various factors, including high ISO settings or low-quality film stock. As digital technology emerged, the term 'grainy' adapted to describe noise in digital images. The evolution of the term encapsulates the trends in art and photography, reflecting a shift towards appreciating perceived imperfections in visual composition.