Interframe

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A video frame which is compressed to express only the change from a reference frame.

    "Each keyframe becomes a reference for all the following interframes."

  2. 2
    A type of bolster for a folding knife.

    "Interframes are recognized by having metal frames with inlays dropped into machined out areas of the handles."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Between frames (of a video file, a network protocol, etc.). not-comparable

Example

More examples

"Each keyframe becomes a reference for all the following interframes."

Etymology

From inter- + frame.

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