Definition

A type of image that uses small dots of varying sizes and spacing to create the illusion of different shades of gray or color, often used in printing.

Example

The magazine used a halftone technique to reproduce the photographs in a cost-effective way.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a print that uses halftone techniques?

Yeah, I think they're really interesting!

I love how they create depth with just dots and shades.

It's amazing how much detail you can get from a simple halftone image.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Halftone → It is formed from "half" (from Old English "healf", meaning one of two equal parts) and "tone" (from Latin "tonus", meaning a sound or tone). The word "halftone" refers to an image that uses varying sizes of dots to create the illusion of different shades or tones, effectively representing half of a full tone in visual art.

Memory Tip

Think of 'half' as one part of something and 'tone' as a sound or shade. This helps you remember that a halftone creates an image using half-tones or shades.

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