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pixelated Meaning & Definition

/ˈpɪk.səˌleɪt.əd/

What Does Pixelated Mean?

Pixelated is an adjective that means Of an image, visibly made of discrete pixels. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of pixelate. As a verb, it means To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.

Pixelated in Brief

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation/ˈpɪk.səˌleɪt.əd/
Syllables4
Synonymsblur and pixelize
Comparative / superlativemore pixelated, most pixelated

Pixelated Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of an image, visibly made of discrete pixels.

    The photo may be pixelated if you print it too large.

Pixelated as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of pixelate

Verb

  1. To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.
  2. To transform an image into large pixels in order to hide an identity.

Adjective

  1. Of an image, having pixels that are large enough to be individually visible from a normal viewing distance.

    The photo may be pixelated if you print it too large.

Synonyms of Pixelated

Pixelated synonyms and antonyms →

Pixelated in a Sentence

The photo may be pixelated if you print it too large.

Word Forms & Grammar

pixelated (comparative more pixelated, superlative most pixelated)

pixelated

Words That Rhyme With Pixelated

How Do You Say Pixelated?

Pixelated is pronounced /ˈpɪk.səˌleɪt.əd/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɪk).

Common Questions About Pixelated

Is pixelated an adjective or a verb?

Pixelated is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for pixelated?

You can replace pixelated with words such as blur and pixelize. See the full list of pixelated synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of pixelated?

The comparative form is more pixelated and the superlative form is most pixelated.