Stipple: meaning, definitions and examples

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stipple

 

[ ˈstɪp(ə)l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

artistic technique

To create a pattern or image by drawing a series of small dots or specks.

Synonyms

dot, pointillize, speckle

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a fine-tipped pen to stipple the portrait details.
  • She stippled the background of the painting to give it a textured effect.
Context #2 | Noun

art

A painting or drawing created using the stippling technique.

Synonyms

dotting, pointillism, speckling

Examples of usage

  • The exhibit showcased several beautiful stipple artworks.
  • Her specialty was creating detailed stipple illustrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "stipple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontilhar

🇮🇳 बिंदु करना

🇩🇪 punktieren

🇮🇩 menitik

🇺🇦 краплити

🇵🇱 kropkować

🇯🇵 点描する (tenbyou suru)

🇫🇷 pointiller

🇪🇸 puntillismo

🇹🇷 noktalı çizmek

🇰🇷 점묘하다 (jeommyeohada)

🇸🇦 تنقيط

🇨🇿 tečkovat

🇸🇰 bodkovať

🇨🇳 点画 (diǎnhuà)

🇸🇮 pikčasti

🇮🇸 punktalína

🇰🇿 нүктелеу

🇬🇪 წერტილების დადება

🇦🇿 nöqtələmək

🇲🇽 puntillismo

Word origin

The word 'stipple' originated from the Latin word 'stipula' meaning 'straw' or 'stalk'. In art, stippling has been used as a technique since the Renaissance period, with artists like Albrecht Dürer known for their intricate stipple engravings. Stippling allows artists to create detailed images using small dots, giving the artwork a unique texture and depth.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,196 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.