Finesentence logo

Speckling: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŽจ
Add to dictionary

speckling

 

[ หˆspษ›k(ษ™)lษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in painting

Speckling refers to the technique of applying tiny dots or specks of paint to create texture or add detail to a painting. It is often used to create the illusion of depth or to add highlights and shadows.

Synonyms

dotting, flecking, spattering

Examples of usage

  • Her painting technique involved carefully speckling the canvas with different colors to achieve a realistic effect.
  • The artist used speckling to enhance the details of the landscape painting.
Context #2 | Verb

in photography

In photography, speckling can refer to the presence of small, unwanted dots or spots on an image, often caused by dust or scratches on the camera lens or sensor.

Synonyms

mottling, spotting

Examples of usage

  • The photographer had to edit out the speckling in the final prints.
  • Speckling can be a common issue when shooting with older cameras.

Translations

Translations of the word "speckling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pintura em manchas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprenkelung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbintik-bintik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plamki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‘็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taches

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benekleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ๋ฌ˜๋ฒ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ุทูŠุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‘็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moteado

Word origin

The term 'speckling' originated from the Middle English word 'specklen,' which means 'to mark with small spots.' The technique of speckling has been used in various forms of art for centuries, dating back to techniques used by ancient artists to create texture and depth in their works. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both artistic and technical meanings, reflecting its versatility in different creative fields.

See also: speck, speckle, speckled, speckles, specks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,185, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.