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pixel

 

[ หˆpษชksษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital image

A pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image or graphic that can be displayed and edited on a computer screen. Pixels are typically represented as squares and combine to form images on screens of various sizes. The term is a portmanteau of 'picture element.' Each pixel contains color information, which contributes to the overall visual of the image. The resolution of an image is often described in terms of the number of pixels it contains.

Synonyms

cell, dot, picture element

Examples of usage

  • The image quality improves with a higher pixel count.
  • Adjust the pixel settings in the graphics software for better results.
  • Each pixel on the display has its own color value.
  • Photos get grainy when you zoom in too much on individual pixels.

Translations

Translations of the word "pixel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pixel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเค•เฅเคธเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pixel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piksel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะบัะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piksel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ฏใ‚ปใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pixel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญxel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piksel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ฝ์…€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pixel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pixel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piksel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pixla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะบัะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piksel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรญxel

Etymology

The term 'pixel' originated around 1965, combining the words 'pic' (from picture) and 'el' (from element), which referred to the minimal unit of a digital image. The increasing usage of digital graphics and image processing led to the term becoming more widespread. As technology has advanced, especially in fields such as computer graphics, photography, and video, the significance of pixels has grown tremendously. Pixels are now fundamental to resolution and image quality, making their understanding critical for anyone working with digital media. With the advent of high-definition displays and the increased focus on graphic design and illustration, the concept and application of pixels have become more prominent than ever.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,556, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.