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mura

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmʊrə/

KK: /mʊrə/

noun
Definition

A type of visual defect in display devices where brightness is not consistent across the screen, leading to uneven lighting or color variations.


Example

The mura effect made it difficult to watch movies on the old television because of the uneven brightness.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the mura on your screen lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's been really annoying when I'm watching videos.
Sloth A
I wonder if there's a way to fix that mura issue.
Sloth B
I think adjusting the settings might help a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
banding
gradient
variation
Antonyms
uniformity
consistency
stability
Root Explanation

The word 'mura' originates from Japanese, meaning 'a village' or 'a community'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mura' as a place where people live together in a community or village.

Visually Confused Words
murza
murva
murra
murga
mudra
ura
murray
misura
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