varying

noun

varying

noun

UK /ˈvɛəɹiɪŋ/ · US /ˈvɛɹiɪŋ/

1

Computer graphics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A kind of variable, used by a fragment shader, that interpolates values across a primitive, so as to produce gradient effects etc.

  • Another consideration to the relationship between vertex and fragment shaders is that adding too many additional varyings can be a drag on performance since they must all be interpolated […]2012, Patrick Cozzi, Christophe Riccio, OpenGL Insights:

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