pixel

[pik-suhl, -sel] / ˈpɪk səl, -sɛl /

NOUN

smallest element of an image

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pel

STRONG

picture element

WEAK

component constituent dot element

Example Sentences

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Each pixel measures just 49 nanometers, which is about ten times smaller than the wavelength of visible light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Using specially designed optical antennas, the team has built what they describe as the smallest pixel ever created.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Also in here, albeit in a retro, pixel art style that may bring to mind the “Final Fantasy” series from its Super Nintendo days.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The VLT’s Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer instrument can take an image of the whole galaxy with each pixel broken down into a spectrum of different wavelengths.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 17, 2024

Technical Note: The illustrations were scanned at 400ppi and scaled to 25% by pixel count.

From Printers' Marks A Chapter in the History of Typography by Roberts, W. (William)