Blockiness

/ˈblɑkinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being blocky; having a chunky, angular, or solid appearance with sharp edges rather than smooth curves.

Etymology

Noun formed from 'blocky' by adding '-ness' suffix, creating an abstract noun describing the characteristic of being blocky.

Kelly Says

The 'blockiness' of early digital art wasn't a limitation—it was the actual texture of pixels, and now designers intentionally recreate that aesthetic because it feels retro and cool.

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