pixelate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.
  2. To transform an image (or a portion thereof) into large pixels, especially in order to hide details.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪksəleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pixelate.wav

Word forms

pixelate pixelates pixelating pixelated pixellate

Etymology

From pixel + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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