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subpixel

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Using small parts of a pixel to make images or text look sharper

adjective
/ˈsʌbˌpɪksəl/

Specialized

: subpíxel

The graphics software uses subpixel rendering to enhance the clarity of the images.

Examples

And now we'd like to know where the actual peak is to subpixel accuracy.
And that allows you then to cope with all of the velocities, starting off with a very slow subpixel motion to where things are really blowing up.
Engineers implement subpixel techniques to achieve higher precision in display technologies.
Using subpixel adjustments, the digital screen now shows sharper text and images.

Surface Forms

subpixel positive

Morphology

subpixel = pixel (transparent) = sub + pixel

The prefix 'sub-' clearly indicates a subdivision or smaller part of a 'pixel', making the meaning straightforward.

Etymology

Subpixel comes from the prefix sub- meaning 'under' or 'small part' and pixel, short for 'picture element'. So subpixel describes using the tiny parts of pixels to make images sharper or more accurate.