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Definition of megapixel

megapixel

/ˈmɛɡəˌpɪksəl/
meg · a · pix · el
Plural:megapixels
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megapixel Lexical Profile

megapixel Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A unit of graphic resolution equivalent to one million pixels, commonly used to measure the image resolution of digital cameras, scanners, and display screens.

Example

"The new smartphone features a camera sensor capable of capturing forty-eight megapixels of detail."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s as a combination of the metric prefix mega- (from Ancient Greek megas, meaning 'great' and denoting a factor of one million) and pixel (a blend of 'picture' and 'element').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Megapixel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/megapixel
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