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sprite

[spraɪt]

sprite Definition

  • 1an elf or fairy
  • 2a computer graphic that may be moved on-screen and otherwise manipulated as a single entity

Using sprite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sprite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sprite in the story granted wishes to those who caught it.

  • Example

    The game developer created a sprite for each character in the game.

  • Example

    Sprites are commonly used in video game design.

  • Example

    The forest was said to be inhabited by sprites.

sprite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sprite

Phrases with sprite

  • a supernatural being that inhabits water, often depicted as mischievous or malevolent

    Example

    The sailors feared the water sprite would cause their ship to sink.

  • a collection of individual images (sprites) arranged in a grid for use in computer graphics

    Example

    The game designer created a sprite sheet for the different animations of the main character.

  • a sprite or fairy associated with winter and cold weather

    Example

    The children believed that the frost sprite brought snow and ice to the town.

Origins of sprite

from Middle English 'spryght', meaning 'elf'

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Summary: sprite in Brief

The term 'sprite' [spraɪt] refers to a small supernatural being, such as an elf or fairy, often associated with nature. It also refers to a computer graphic that can be manipulated as a single entity, commonly used in video game design. Examples include 'The sprite in the story granted wishes to those who caught it.' and 'The game developer created a sprite for each character in the game.'