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Definition of pixelated

pixelated

/ˈpɪk.sə.leɪ.tɪd/
(UK: pixellated)
pix · el · at · ed
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• adjective

1

Having a blocky, blurry, or indistinct appearance in which individual pixels are visible, typically due to low resolution, excessive magnification, or intentional censorship.

Example

"When she zoomed in too far on the digital photograph, the edges of the building became noticeably pixelated."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'pixellated', particularly in British English. Do not confuse with 'pixilated', an older word meaning slightly eccentric, bewildered, or whimsical (as if led astray by pixies).

• Rhymes for pixelated

• Nearby Words

pivotally
pixel
pixelate
pixelated
pixelation
pixie
pizza

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 20th century from 'pixel' (a blend of 'pix', a colloquial shortening of 'pictures', and 'el' from 'element') plus the verbal and participial suffixes '-ate' and '-ed'.

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