desaturation
|de-sat-u-ra-tion|
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/diːˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/
(desaturate)
removal of saturation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'desaturation' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and the root 'saturate' from Latin 'saturatus', meaning 'filled or full'.
Historical Evolution
'saturatus' transformed into the English word 'saturate', and with the addition of the prefix 'de-', it became 'desaturation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of saturation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of reducing or removing saturation, often used in the context of colors or chemical solutions.
The desaturation of the image made it appear more vintage.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 17:40