Discolorment: meaning, definitions and examples

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discolorment

 

[ dɪsˈkʌl.ər.mənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin condition

The discolorment of the skin could be caused by various factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, or certain medications.

Synonyms

discoloration, pigmentation changes

Examples of usage

  • The discolorment on her face made her self-conscious.
  • The discolorment on his arm was a result of a skin allergy.
Context #2 | Noun

stain or mark

The discolorment on the wall was a reminder of the water leak that had occurred months ago.

Synonyms

discoloration, mark, stain

Examples of usage

  • The discolorment on the carpet was due to a spilled drink.
  • The discolorment on the ceiling indicated a hidden issue with the plumbing.

Translations

Translations of the word "discolorment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descoloração

🇮🇳 वर्णहीनता

🇩🇪 Verfärbung

🇮🇩 perubahan warna

🇺🇦 знебарвлення

🇵🇱 odbarwienie

🇯🇵 変色 (へんしょく)

🇫🇷 décoloration

🇪🇸 descoloración

🇹🇷 renk değişimi

🇰🇷 변색 (변색)

🇸🇦 تغيير اللون

🇨🇿 změna barvy

🇸🇰 zmena farby

🇨🇳 变色 (biànsè)

🇸🇮 razbarvanje

🇮🇸 litabreyting

🇰🇿 түсінің өзгеруі

🇬🇪 ფერის შეცვლა

🇦🇿 rəng dəyişməsi

🇲🇽 descoloración

Word origin

The word 'discolorment' is derived from the verb 'discolor,' which originated in the late 16th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'color' refers to the appearance or hue of something. Over time, 'discolorment' has come to represent both changes in skin pigmentation and the presence of stains or marks on surfaces.