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Splatting: meaning, definitions and examples

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splatting

 

[ หˆsplรฆtษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

game development

Splatting refers to the technique of rendering graphics where certain elements are added to a scene, often with vibrant colors or splat-like shapes. This term is frequently used in the context of video games to describe effects that simulate paint or liquid being splashed onto surfaces.

Synonyms

spattering, splashing, spraying

Examples of usage

  • The character splatted paint across the walls.
  • The game used splatting effects to enhance visual appeal.
  • Look at how the colors splatted during the explosion.
Context #2 | Noun

informal expression

Splatting can also refer to a dramatic or messy action, often associated with something being dropped or hitting the ground in a splat-like manner. This usage is common in informal conversations.

Synonyms

bang, splash, thud

Examples of usage

  • The splatting of the paint made a colorful mess.
  • I heard a splat when the balloon hit the floor.
  • There was a loud splat as the pie hit his face.

Translations

Translations of the word "splatting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฒเฅˆเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ splatting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะปัั‚ั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท splatting

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ splatting

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”Œ๋ž˜ํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุทูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ splatting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ splatting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ทๆบ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ splatting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ splatting

Etymology

The term 'splat' originated in the early 20th century, likely mimicking the sound associated with soft, wet masses hitting a surface. It was commonly used in cartoons and comic strips to depict exaggerated sound effects. The verb form 'splatting' developed as artists and game developers began to adopt the term to describe specific graphical effects in both creative and gaming contexts. Its usage expanded with the popularity of video games in the 1980s and 1990s, where splatting textures and dynamic paint effects became part of creating engaging visuals. Today, 'splatting' is widely recognized in both the gaming industry and casual language, symbolizing a playful and creative action.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,980, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.