Shading: meaning, definitions and examples

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shading

 

[ หˆสƒeษชdษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The technique of adding variations of light and dark to a drawing or painting to create the illusion of depth and volume.

Synonyms

gradation, shadowing, toning

Examples of usage

  • The artist used shading to give the portrait more dimension.
  • She mastered the art of shading to make her drawings realistic.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

A method of darkening specific areas of a drawing or blueprint to indicate areas of shadow or darkness.

Synonyms

cross-hatching, hatching, shadowing

Examples of usage

  • The shading on the blueprint highlighted the areas that needed further development.
  • The architect employed shading to emphasize the contours of the building.
Context #3 | Noun

meteorology

A region in which sunlight is blocked by an object, resulting in cooler temperatures or reduced light intensity.

Synonyms

cover, protection, shadow

Examples of usage

  • The shading from the tree provided a welcome relief from the hot sun.
  • The building cast a long shading over the sidewalk.

Translations

Translations of the word "shading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sombreamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคพเคฏเคพเค‚เค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schattierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arsiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ั–ะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zacienienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฐๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ombrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sombreado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถlgelendirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุธู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรญnovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tienenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ดๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ senฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skuggun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะปะตาฃะบะตะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถlgษ™lษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sombreado

Etymology

The term 'shading' originated from the Old English word 'sceadu', which meant shade or shadow. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of adding light and dark variations to create depth. The technique of shading has been used in art for centuries to enhance realism and create visual interest. In architecture, shading is crucial for indicating shadow and depth in drawings and blueprints. In meteorology, shading refers to the blocking of sunlight by objects, affecting temperature and light intensity in specific areas.

See also: shade, shaded, shades, shadow, shady.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,954, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.