blur

Meanings

• Noun

  The lack of clarity or sharpness in focus, often applied to images or vision.

  - "The photograph was taken in a blur due to the quick movement of the subject."
  - "His vision became a blur after the accident."
  - "The artist used a technique called 'blur' to create an impression of motion in the painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /blɜ(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50422598"

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Antonyms

sharpen

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Synonyms

pixelate , smooth , unfocus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blur
whirr , quirk , burr , furl , swirl , twirl , girl , pearl

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Variants

List of all variants of blur that leads to same result
blur , blurs , blurred , blurring , blurringly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old English word 'blerian', meaning 'to smear' or 'to make unclear'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blur' is also used in the context of digital signal processing and audio engineering.

2. In the world of sports, a 'blur' is a term used to describe a fast, explosive burst of speed.

3. The human eye is capable of focusing on multiple points at once, but when we try to read small print or see details in a dimly lit room, our vision can become a blur.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defocus: A technique used in photography to intentionally make parts of an image out of focus.

2. Motion blur: A visual effect that occurs when an object moves during the exposure of a photograph, resulting in a blurred image.

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Culture

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In art and photography, 'blur' is used to create an effect of motion or to draw attention to a specific area of an image. In literature, 'blur' can refer to confusion or ambiguity in a narrative or character.

How to Memorize "blur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a photograph where the main subject is in focus, but the background is blurred.
   - Think about a person trying to read a sign from a moving train.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blur' with the concept of motion or unclear vision.
   - Remember that 'blur' is the opposite of 'focus'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B - Blurred, L - Lack of clarity, U - Unfocused, R - Resulting in a less distinct image

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