Synonyms for

Pixel

Verb / ˈpɪksʌl / Another word for pixel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed.

Synonyms & similar words

pictureelement pel dot point bit atom fragment speck grain molecule particle crumb shred scrap snippet portion piece segment

Common collocations

  • pixel density
  • pixel resolution
  • pixel art
  • pixel perfect
  • pixelated image
  • individual pixel
  • screen pixel

Word family

noun pixel
adjective pixelated

Usage note

A pixel is the smallest controllable element of a picture represented on a screen. It is a technical term with no direct antonyms or common synonyms outside of specific technical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The camera takes pictures by capturing light and turning it into pixels on a screen.
  2. The computer screen looks blurry because of the low number of pixels.
  3. The video game character looks like a collection of pixels on the screen.
  4. The artist used a lot of pixels to create the digital painting.
  5. The graphic designer adjusted the color of each pixel to create a better image.

Quotes

  • I'm a pixel in your screen.
  • Pixels are my favorite part of the digital world.
  • The world is made of pixels.

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