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backlighting

back·light·ing
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-lahy-ting]
    • /ˈbækˌlaɪ tɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-lahy-ting]
    • /ˈbækˌlaɪ tɪŋ/

Definitions of backlighting word

  • noun backlighting Movies, Television. a light source placed behind an actor, object, or scene to create a highlight that separates the subject from the background. 1
  • verb with object backlighting to illuminate (something) from behind. 1
  • noun backlighting Present participle of backlight. 1
  • noun backlighting The illumination of a photographic subject from the rear, causing edges to glow while other areas remain in shadow. 0
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Origin of backlighting

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; back1 + lighting

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Parts of speech for Backlighting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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backlighting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with backlighting

  • what is backlighting?
  • what is backlighting in photography?
  • what is backlighting tv?

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