desaturated

Meanings

• Adjective

  Reducing the saturation of colors in an image or object, making them appear less vivid or muted.

  - "The old photograph was desaturated to give it an antique look."
  - "Desaturated colors are often used in minimalist designs."

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Variants

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desiderate , desiderated , desiderates , desiderating , desideration , desiderations , desiderative

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'saturare' meaning 'to satiate' or 'to make full', and the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' or 'undo'. In photography, desaturating refers to removing the saturation of colors.

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Trivia

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1. Desaturated colors are often used in black and white photography.

2. Desaturating an image can help to highlight textures and details that might be hidden in the original colors.

3. Some digital image editing software have preset desaturation filters that can be applied with a single click.

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Related Concepts

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1. Saturation: The intensity or purity of a color, measured as the proportion of light wavelengths contained in the color.

2. Chroma: The intensity or purity of a hue, independent of its lightness or brightness.

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Culture

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Desaturated is often used in photography and graphic design to achieve specific aesthetic effects. It can convey a sense of nostalgia or simplicity, and is commonly used in vintage or retro designs.

How to Memorize "desaturated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful image gradually losing its vibrancy and becoming more muted as the saturation is reduced.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desaturated' with the idea of muted or faded colors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'desaturated' means 'without saturation', or 'lacking vibrant colors'.

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