UV
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: UVs
Meaning · English
The axes of a two-dimensional texture, as opposed to those (X, Y, Z) of the three-dimensional model to which it is applied.
Noun
Examples
UV mapping; UV coordinates; UV texturing
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “UV” mean?
The axes of a two-dimensional texture, as opposed to those (X, Y, Z) of the three-dimensional model to which it is applied.
Is “UV” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.