pixel

/ˈpɪksəl/noun

One of the tiny individual dots that together form a digital image on a screen.

Example sentence

“If you zoom in far enough, you can see every pixel in the photo.”

A blend of 'picture' and 'element'. The adjective 'pixelated' describes images blocky enough to show their dots.

Related words

cableA long cord or line used to link things together physically.cursorThe small movable marker on a computer screen, often called a pointer, that shows where the pointing device is aimed.laptopA portable computer small enough to use on your lap.hardwareTools, fasteners, fittings, and other equipment used for building and repairing things.desktopThe main screen of a computer's operating system, where icons, windows, and the background image appear.offlineNot connected to the internet or to a larger network.