smoothstep

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noun

A family of sigmoid-like interpolation and clamping functions commonly used in computer graphics and game engines.

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Meanings

nounsmoothstep (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA family of sigmoid-like interpolation and clamping functions commonly used in computer graphics and game engines.

Origin

From smooth + step.

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APA

smoothstep. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smoothstep

MLA

“smoothstep.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smoothstep. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “smoothstep,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smoothstep.

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