Sunburst: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunburst

 

[ ˈsʌnˌbɜrst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual display

A sunburst is a graphic representation that resembles the rays of the sun radiating from a central point. This design is often used in art, decoration, or data visualization. In the context of data visualization, a sunburst chart represents hierarchical data in a circular layout, with each level of the hierarchy represented by a ring. Sunbursts can be both aesthetically pleasing and functionally informative, making them popular in various design fields.

Synonyms

burst, flare, radiance.

Examples of usage

  • The sunburst chart displayed sales data clearly.
  • She decorated her room with a sunburst mirror.
  • The artist painted a beautiful sunburst on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunburst" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão solar

🇮🇳 सूर्य विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Sonnenexplosion

🇮🇩 ledakan matahari

🇺🇦 сонячний спалах

🇵🇱 wybuch słońca

🇯🇵 太陽の爆発

🇫🇷 explosion solaire

🇪🇸 explosión solar

🇹🇷 güneş patlaması

🇰🇷 태양 폭발

🇸🇦 انفجار شمسي

🇨🇿 sluneční exploze

🇸🇰 slnečná explózia

🇨🇳 太阳爆发

🇸🇮 sončna eksplozija

🇮🇸 sólraskur

🇰🇿 күн жарылысы

🇬🇪 მზის აფეთქება

🇦🇿 günəş partlayışı

🇲🇽 explosión solar

Etymology

The term 'sunburst' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'sun' and 'burst.' The word 'sun' traces its roots back to the Old English 'sunne,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*sunna' and the Proto-Indo-European root '*sólos.' The concept of a 'burst' refers to something that breaks forth suddenly, deriving from the Old English 'berstan,' meaning to break. The combination of these two words paints a vivid image of sunlight breaking through the clouds or radiating outward, akin to a burst of energy. Initially used in artistic and decorative contexts, the term evolved to describe visual representations in data and design, demonstrating the versatility and ongoing relevance of the concept in modern usage.