English Explanatory Dictionary

backlight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.
  2. A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
  3. Light that is behind a photographic subject.
  4. A light attached to an LCD display.
  5. The rear window of a motor car.
verb
  1. To illuminate something from behind.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæk.laɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-backlight.wav

Word forms

backlight backlights backlighting backlighted backlit

Etymology

From back + light.

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