Definition

To remove or erase the outline or definition of something, especially in a picture or image.

Example

The artist decided to dislimn the edges of the painting to create a softer effect.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was trying to clean up my old photos, but I accidentally dislimn some of them.

Oh no! That’s frustrating. How did that happen?

I used a new editing app, and it just erased parts of the pictures.

Yikes! I hope you can recover them somehow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'dislimn' is formed from 'dis-' (meaning apart or away) and 'limn' (from Latin 'illuminare', meaning to illuminate or to paint). The term describes the act of removing or taking away the illumination or clarity from something, often used in the context of fading or losing definition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning to take away and 'limn' meaning to illuminate or paint. This helps you remember that 'dislimn' means to take away the clarity or definition from something.

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