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z-fighting

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈzɛd.faɪ.tɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈziː.faɪ.tɪŋ/

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noun

Meaning 1

A phenomenon in three-dimensional rendering where two or more primitives have similar values in the z-buffer, causing flickering as one is displayed varyingly behind or in front of the other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: planefighting, stitching

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From z- + fighting.