matte.
A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
Meaning & usage
A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).
A background, often painted or created with computers
Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.
The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals.
An instrument for producing a dull, lustreless surface.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French mat.
Dull; not reflective of light.
Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.
a matte lipstick
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French mat.
To produce a dull, lustreless surface on (metal).
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French mat.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.