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Webster 1913 Edition


Demitint

Dem′i-tintˊ

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Noun.
(Fine Arts)
(a)
That part of a painting, engraving, or the like, which is neither in full darkness nor full light.
(b)
The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition. Also called half tint.

Definition 2024


demitint

demitint

English

Noun

demitint (plural demitints)

  1. (art) That part of a painting, engraving, etc. which is neither in full darkness nor full light.
  2. (art) The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition.

Synonyms

  • halftint, half tint