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dappling

 

[ หˆdรฆplษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

light pattern

Dappling refers to the spotted or mottled pattern of light and dark, typically seen in nature. This phenomenon occurs when light filters through leaves and creates a speckled effect on surfaces below. It can be commonly observed in forests, gardens, and other natural settings where sunlight interacts with foliage. The term can also describe similar patterns found in various textiles or materials.

Synonyms

dappled light, mottled effect, spotted pattern.

Examples of usage

  • The dappling of sunlight on the forest floor was enchanting.
  • Her dress had a beautiful dappling of colors that caught the eye.
  • The artist aimed to capture the dappling of light in his painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "dappling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fleckend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercabang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plamienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใ ใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรขchement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benekleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŽุดูŽูƒูู‘ู„ูŒ ู…ูŽูˆู’ุฒููˆู†ูŒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚น็ผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™lษ™nmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchado

Etymology

The term 'dappling' originates from the word 'dapple,' which dates back to Middle English 'dappe,' meaning a small spot or mark. This word is believed to have Germanic roots, possibly deriving from the Old Norse word 'dวซpp,' which means spot or stain. It has evolved over time to describe not just physical characteristics but also artistic representations of light and shadow. In literature, 'dappling' has often been used to evoke imagery related to nature, particularly in relation to the play of light through leaves. The concept of dappling has become significant in various art forms, symbolizing the beauty and complexity of natural environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,839, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.