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- [met-soh-tint, med-zoh-, mez-oh-]
- /ˈmɛt soʊˌtɪnt, ˈmɛd zoʊ-, ˈmɛz oʊ-/
- /ˈmet.səʊ.tɪnt/
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- [met-soh-tint, med-zoh-, mez-oh-]
- /ˈmɛt soʊˌtɪnt, ˈmɛd zoʊ-, ˈmɛz oʊ-/
Definitions of mezzotint word
- noun mezzotint a method of engraving on copper or steel by burnishing or scraping away a uniformly roughened surface. 1
- noun mezzotint a print produced by this method. 1
- verb with object mezzotint to engrave in mezzotint. 1
- noun mezzotint A print made from an engraved copper or steel plate on which the surface has been partially roughened, for shading, and partially scraped smooth, giving light areas. The technique was much used in the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries for the reproduction of paintings. 1
- noun mezzotint a method of engraving a copper plate by scraping and burnishing the roughened surface 0
- noun mezzotint a print made from a plate so treated 0
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Origin of mezzotint
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40, mezzotint is from the Italian word mezzotinto half-tint. See mezzo, tint
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Parts of speech for Mezzotint
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mezzotint popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mezzotint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mezzotint
verb mezzotint
- ingrain — to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.
- chisel — A chisel is a tool that has a long metal blade with a sharp edge at the end. It is used for cutting and shaping wood and stone.
- inscribe — to address or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) informally to a person, especially by writing a brief personal note in or on it.
- imprint — a mark made by pressure; a mark or figure impressed or printed on something.
- stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
noun mezzotint
- illustration — something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
- inscription — something inscribed.
- impression — a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
- cutting — A cutting is a piece of writing which has been cut from a newspaper or magazine.
- woodcut — a carved block of wood from which prints are made.
Antonyms for mezzotint
verb mezzotint
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- dislodge — to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
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