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subpixel

subpixel noun: a subdivision of a pixel, typically used to show the amounts of red, green or blue at a location.

Noun

subpixel (plural subpixels)

  1. A subdivision of a pixel, typically used to show the amounts of red, green or blue at a location.

Adjective

subpixel (not comparable)

  1. In divisions smaller than pixels.
    • subpixel rendering

Forms of subpixel

pluralsubpixels
alternative formsub-pixel

Origin of subpixel

From sub- + pixel.

Questions about subpixel

What does subpixel mean?
Subpixel means a subdivision of a pixel, typically used to show the amounts of red, green or blue at a location.
What part of speech is subpixel?
Subpixel can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of subpixel?
The plural of subpixel is subpixels.

Words near subpixel in the dictionary

  1. subpictures
  2. subpile
  3. subpiles
  4. subpilose
  5. subpinnate
  6. subpixel
  7. subpixels
  8. subplace
  9. subplacenta
  10. subplacental
  11. subplacentas

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