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- US Pronunciation
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- [haf-tohn, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌtoʊn, ˈhɑf-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [haf-tohn, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌtoʊn, ˈhɑf-/
Definitions of halftone word
- noun halftone Also called middle-tone. (in painting, drawing, graphics, photography, etc.) a value intermediate between light and dark. 1
- noun halftone Printing. a process in which gradation of tone in an image is conveyed by first photographing the image through a screen to break up the continuous tones of the image into minute, closely spaced dots, then using the print obtained to produce a metal plate by photoengraving, and finally using the plate to reproduce the original image by letterpress or offset printing. the metal plate used in such a process. the print obtained in such a process. Compare line cut. 1
- adjective halftone pertaining to, using, used in, or produced by the halftone process: a halftone screen; a halftone print. 1
- noun halftone A reproduction of a photograph or other image in which the various tones of gray or color are produced by variously sized dots of ink. 1
- noun halftone light and dark: middle value 1
- adjective halftone light and dark: of middle value 1
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Origin of halftone
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; half + tone
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Parts of speech for Halftone
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
halftone popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
halftone usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for halftone
noun halftone
- picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
- photograph — a picture produced by photography.
- image — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
- sketch — a simply or hastily executed drawing or painting, especially a preliminary one, giving the essential features without the details.
- vignette — a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter.
Top questions with halftone
- what is halftone?
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