Colorless: meaning, definitions and examples

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colorless

 

[ หˆkสŒlษ™rlษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description, appearance

Colorless refers to a lack of color, often used to describe substances like water or gases that do not have a discernible hue. This term can also apply to visual elements that are neutral or monochromatic. In a broader sense, it can describe something that lacks liveliness or character, often used in artistic contexts.

Synonyms

clear, invisible, transparent, uncolored

Examples of usage

  • The water in the glass appeared colorless.
  • He wore a colorless outfit that blended into the background.
  • The colorless gas was difficult to detect without special equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "colorless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incolor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เคนเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช farblos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa warna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะฑะฐั€ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezbarwny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incolore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incoloro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renksiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์ƒ‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏูŠู… ุงู„ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezbarvรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezfarebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezbarven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั– ะถะพา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incoloro

Etymology

The term 'colorless' originates from the combination of 'color' and the suffix '-less', which indicates the absence of something. The word 'color' itself comes from the Latin 'color', which means hue or appearance. The suffix '-less' is derived from Old English, meaning 'without'. Thus, the formation 'colorless' directly signifies the absence of color. This concept has been relevant in both scientific and artistic discussions, particularly in the study of chemicals and materials that lack pigmentation. The usage of the term can be traced back to the late 18th century in English literature, particularly in chemistry, where it was important to describe and categorize substances that are transparent or clear.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,806, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.