noun

pixel

pixel, picture element

The image has a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.

The image has a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.

One pixel on the screen is dead.

One pixel on the screen is dead.

((a number of)) pixels a unit of resolution The screen has millions of pixels.

Synonyms: dot, point

A blend of 'pix' (for 'pictures') and 'element'. It's a 'picture element'.

Think of 'pix' (pictures) and 'el' (element) combining to form the word. A pixel is the smallest element of a picture.

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