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coloration

 

[ หŒkสŒlษ™หˆreษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

Coloration refers to the natural color or pattern of an animal's fur, feathers, or skin that helps it blend into its environment or attract mates. It can also serve as a form of camouflage or warning signal to predators.

Synonyms

hue, pigmentation, tint

Examples of usage

  • The coloration of the chameleon allows it to blend seamlessly into the leaves and branches of trees.
  • Male birds often have bright coloration to attract females during mating season.
Context #2 | Noun

art

In the context of art, coloration refers to the use of color in paintings, drawings, or other visual artworks. Artists carefully consider coloration to evoke emotions, create depth, and convey meaning in their works.

Synonyms

color scheme, coloring, palette

Examples of usage

  • The artist used bold coloration to make the sunset scene more vibrant and striking.
  • Coloration plays a crucial role in abstract art, where colors are used to express feelings and ideas.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

In biology, coloration can also refer to the color patterns and markings on plants, insects, or other organisms. These colorations may serve as a form of protection, mimicry, or communication within a species.

Synonyms

color pattern, markings, pigmentation

Examples of usage

  • The bright coloration of some flowers attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
  • Certain insects have evolved coloration that mimics their surroundings to avoid predators.

Translations

Translations of the word "coloration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coloraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคrbung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pewarnaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะฑัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolorowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็€่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coloration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coloraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renklendirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ูˆูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farbovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็€่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barvanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boyama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coloraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'coloration' has its origins in the Latin word 'coloratio', which means 'a coloring'. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe the act or process of coloring or the state of being colored. Over time, 'coloration' has come to encompass a wide range of meanings, from the natural hues of animals to the artistic use of color in visual arts. The concept of coloration has been studied extensively in fields such as biology, art, and psychology, highlighting its importance in both the natural world and human creativity.

See also: color, colorant, colored, colorful, colorfulness, coloring, colors, discolor, discoloration, discolored, discoloring, multicolored.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,884, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.