backlight

noun

back·​light ˈbak-ˌlīt How to pronounce backlight (audio)
: illumination from behind
also : the source of such illumination
backlight transitive verb

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This allows a high-density LED backlight to individually control the red, green and blue primary color elements that go into creating a TV picture, so that each color can emit its own light independently of the others. John Archer, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 The ability to create subtractive colors between the backlights and the color filters helps lead to higher efficiency for improved brightness, potentially equating to Sony's renowned professional monitors. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025 Photographers can freely frame a model or subject against a backlight for creativity without having to worry about flare or ghost color detracting from the image. PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025 Practical functions such as smartphone connectivity, radio signal time syncing, and bright LED backlight are useful for daily work life and travel. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backlight

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backlight was in 1822

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“Backlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlight. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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