Computer Graphics Vocabulary

verb to make or become rough or harsh in texture or quality

• The fabric will coarsen if washed in hot water.
• Don't use that detergent, it will coarsen the material.
• Stop scrubbing so hard, you're just gonna coarsen the surface.
• His harsh words only served to coarsen their relationship.

noun an instance of this, especially in a text or document

• The scientist used interpolation to estimate the missing data points in the experiment.
• I had to do some interpolation to fill in the gaps in my math homework.
• The DJ did some sick interpolation to mix the songs seamlessly.
• His storytelling was so vivid that it felt like he was using interpolation to fill in the details.

noun a material made of a network of wire or thread

verb to fit or join together in a mesh

• The engineer studied the different types of meshes used in construction.
• I love how the different meshes create a unique pattern in the design.
• Those meshes are so cool, they really bring the room together.
• The team's different skills and strengths meshes well together, making them a successful group.

noun a rare or obsolete term for a state of being in a twisted or bent position

verb to twist or bend into a distorted position

• The chandelier was adangle, causing concern for its stability.
• The picture frame was adangle on the wall, so I straightened it out.
• The sign was adangle outside the store, making it look unprofessional.
• Her thoughts were adangle, unable to focus on one thing at a time.