Uncropped: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncropped

 

[ ʌnˈkrɒpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

photography field

Uncropped refers to an image that has not been trimmed or edited to alter its dimensions. It retains its original aspect ratio and composition as captured by the camera.

Synonyms

full-frame, untrimmed, whole

Examples of usage

  • The photographer showcased her uncropped images in the gallery.
  • I prefer uncropped photos to see the full context of the scene.
  • The magazine published an article featuring uncropped shots of the landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncropped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não recortado

🇮🇳 अनकटी हुई

🇩🇪 nicht beschnitten

🇮🇩 tidak dipotong

🇺🇦 некоригований

🇵🇱 nieprzycięty

🇯🇵 トリミングされていない

🇫🇷 non recadré

🇪🇸 no recortado

🇹🇷 kırpılmamış

🇰🇷 자르지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مقصوص

🇨🇿 nezkroucený

🇸🇰 neorezaný

🇨🇳 未裁剪的

🇸🇮 neizrezan

🇮🇸 ekki klippt

🇰🇿 кесілмеген

🇬🇪 არამედებული

🇦🇿 kəsilməmiş

🇲🇽 no recortado

Word origin

The term 'uncropped' is derived from the verb 'crop', which originated from the late Middle English term 'croppen', meaning 'to cut off or trim'. The word evolved from its usage in agriculture, referring to the gathering of fruit or harvest. Over time, it expanded into artistic contexts, especially in photography, where cropping became a common method for enhancing images by removing unwanted elements or focusing on a subject. 'Uncropped' thus indicates an image in its original state, preserving all elements that contribute to its overall aesthetic and narrative. This term reflects modern photography practices where original images are often valued for their authenticity and completeness.