"pixmap" meaning in All languages combined

See pixmap on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pixmaps [plural]
Etymology: Blend of pixel + map Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pixel|map}} Blend of pixel + map Head templates: {{en-noun}} pixmap (plural pixmaps)
  1. (computer graphics) A grid of pixels; a bitmap, especially one having more than one bit (binary digit) assigned to each pixel, allowing for multiple shades or colors. Wikipedia link: pixmap Categories (topical): Computer graphics Synonyms: bitmap, pixelmap, raster

Inflected forms

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