The way an animation speeds up or slows down over its duration instead of moving at one constant rate. Easing makes motion feel natural, the way real objects gather and lose momentum.
Synonyms
- easing curve
- timing function
Related terms
In plain words
- how the movement speeds up and slows down
- making it not move at a robotic constant speed
Usage example
Adding easing to the menu slide made it feel smooth rather than mechanical.
Don't confuse with…
- durationDuration is how long the motion lasts; easing is how the speed is distributed across that time.
Categories
- Motion & animation