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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEase-out
/iːz aʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To slowly and gently release pressure, tension, or a constraint, or to withdraw gradually from a situation.
"The pilot had to ease out the throttle to ensure a smooth landing."
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In digital animation and web design, an acceleration curve that starts fast and decelerates gracefully to a stop.
"Applying an ease-out transition makes the user interface elements feel much more natural and organic."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'ease' (from Old French 'aise', meaning comfort or relief) and 'out' (from Old English 'ūt'). Originally used in nautical and mechanical contexts to describe the gradual releasing or slackening of a rope or pressure, it has evolved into a prominent computing and animation term describing an acceleration curve that slows down smoothly as it reaches its target.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ease-out" is said worldwide
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ralentissement progressif
Transliteration: ralantismɑ̃ pʁɔɡʁesif
"L'animation utilise une transition avec ralentissement progressif."
Verlangsamung am Ende
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈlaŋsamʊŋ am ˈɛndə
"Die Animation verwendet eine Verlangsamung am Ende für einen sanften Effekt."
rallentamento finale
Transliteration: rallentamento finale
"L'effetto di rallentamento finale rende il movimento più fluido."
desaceleración gradual
Transliteration: desaseleraˈsjon ɡɾaˈðual
"La animación incluye una desaceleración gradual al final."
desaceleração gradual
Transliteration: dizaselaɾaˈsɐ̃w ɡɾaduˈaw
"A animação usa uma desaceleração gradual para suavizar o movimento."
धीमा होना
Transliteration: dheema hona
"एनीमेशन अंत में धीमा होने का प्रभाव इस्तेमाल करता है।"
减速缓动
Transliteration: jiǎnsù huǎndòng
"这个动画效果采用了减速缓动。"
점차 느려지기
Transliteration: jeomcha neuryeojigi
"이 애니메이션은 점차 느려지기 효과를 사용합니다."
イーズアウト
Transliteration: īzuauto
"このアニメーションはイーズアウトの動きを採用しています。"
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