Texturizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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texturizing

 

[ ˈtɛkstʃʊˌraɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic technique

Texturizing refers to the process of adding depth or detail to a surface, often in art, design, or hair styling. In hair, it typically means cutting hair in a way that creates layers or enhances volume and movement. In art, it can involve techniques to create a tactile surface that enhances visual appeal.

Synonyms

adding detail, enhancing, layering

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours texturizing the canvas to make the landscape more vivid.
  • She is texturizing her hair to give it a more playful look.
  • The designer chose to texturize the wallpaper to add dimension to the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "texturizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 texturização

🇮🇳 पृष्ठ-रूप

🇩🇪 Texturierung

🇮🇩 teksturisasi

🇺🇦 текстурування

🇵🇱 teksturyzacja

🇯🇵 テクスチャリング

🇫🇷 texturisation

🇪🇸 texturización

🇹🇷 doku oluşturma

🇰🇷 텍스처링

🇸🇦 تهيئة القوام

🇨🇿 texturizace

🇸🇰 texturizácia

🇨🇳 纹理化

🇸🇮 teksturiranje

🇮🇸 textúruformun

🇰🇿 текстуралау

🇬🇪 ტექსტურიზაცია

🇦🇿 teksturalaşdırma

🇲🇽 texturización

Etymology

The word 'texturizing' has its roots in the word 'texture', which comes from the Latin 'textura', meaning 'a weaving'. Over time, 'texture' evolved to describe the feel or appearance of a surface, particularly in art and material. The verb 'texturize' emerged as a way to describe the act of creating or modifying this quality in various fields. The application of texturizing in hair styling became popular in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend in fashion and personal grooming that emphasized layered, dynamic looks. Today, texturizing remains a pivotal technique not only in hair styling but also in visual arts and design, showcasing the versatility of the term across different disciplines.