Definition of PIXELATE

pixelate

Verb

  • To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.
  • To transform an image (or a portion thereof) into large pixels, especially in order to hide details.

Origin / Etymology

From pixel + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

pixelize

Scrabble Score: 17

pixelate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pixelate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pixelate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

pixelate: valid Words With Friends Word