"low poly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more low poly [comparative], most low poly [superlative], low-poly [alternative]
Etymology: low + poly (clipping of polygon). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|low|poly}} low + poly Head templates: {{en-adjective}} low poly (comparative more low poly, superlative most low poly)
  1. Of 3D model, mesh, or art style that uses a relatively small, minimalist number of polygons.
    Sense id: en-low_poly-en-adj-eof-Q2KK Categories (other): Art, Video games Disambiguation of Art: 63 37 0 Disambiguation of Video games: 31 32 37

Noun

Forms: low-poly [alternative]
Etymology: low + poly (clipping of polygon). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|low|poly}} low + poly Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} low poly (uncountable)
  1. (computer graphics) A 3D modeling technique in computer graphics that uses a relatively small number of polygons to construct a digital object or environment. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-low_poly-en-noun-c9xn--WR Categories (other): Computer graphics, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Graphic design, Video games Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 39 54 7 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 26 61 13 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 37 55 8 Disambiguation of Graphic design: 21 67 12 Disambiguation of Video games: 31 32 37 Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (by extension, aesthetic) A stylized, minimalist, retro aesthetic. Tags: broadly, uncountable
    Sense id: en-low_poly-en-noun-LBjuXh4x Categories (other): Aesthetics, Video games Disambiguation of Video games: 31 32 37

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