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easing

7.4

A way of changing movement so it starts or stops more naturally

noun
/ˈiːzɪŋ/

Specialized

: suavizado

And that's what this easing in or easing out is all about.

Examples

In animation, easing is used to make the character's movements feel more lifelike and natural.
The transition between slides in the presentation utilized easing to smoothly accelerate and decelerate.
Using easing functions allows designers to create more appealing user interfaces that feel responsive.

Antonyms

abrupt

37 4.6

Happening suddenly without warning

jarring

20 6.1

A loud, harsh sound that feels unpleasant and surprising

How Smooth

easing

Specialized

7.4

jerkiness

1 6.7

Surface Forms

easing singular

easings plural

Morphology

easing = ease (semi-transparent) = ease + ing

The animation/UI sense is derived from 'ease' (making motion less abrupt) but is a specialised technical usage that may not be obvious to general learners.

Etymology

The word easing in animation and design also comes from ease and easy, and it means changing a movement's speed so it feels 'smooth' and 'natural', like easing off the car's gas pedal to avoid a sudden stop.