Definition

Describing a type of digital image or display where each pixel's value is defined by a binary array.

Example

The graphics software can create bitmapped images for better detail.

Conversation

Have you seen the new game graphics?

Yeah, they look amazing, especially the bitmapped backgrounds.

I know, right? It really brings the game to life.

Totally! I love how detailed everything looks now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bitmapped → It is formed from "bit" (a basic unit of information in computing, derived from the phrase "binary digit") and "mapped" (from "map" meaning to represent or arrange). The word "bitmapped" refers to a representation of images in a grid of pixels, where each pixel's color is defined by bits.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bit' as a small piece of information and 'mapped' as arranging that information in a grid. This helps you remember that 'bitmapped' refers to how images are represented using bits in a structured way.

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