Discoloured: meaning, definitions and examples

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discoloured

[ dɪsˈkʌləd ]

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appearance

Having lost or changed color, typically as a result of exposure to light or air.

Synonyms

faded, stained, tarnished

Examples of usage

The discolored leaves indicated a lack of nutrients in the soil.
The discolored patch on the wall was a sign of water damage.

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transformation

To change or lose color, typically due to exposure to external factors.

Synonyms

fade, stain, tarnish

Examples of usage

The paint on the old house had discolored over time.
The metal discolored after being exposed to harsh chemicals.

Translations

Translations of the word "discoloured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descolorido

🇮🇳 रंग उड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verfärbt

🇮🇩 berubah warna

🇺🇦 знебарвлений

🇵🇱 odbarwiony

🇯🇵 変色した

🇫🇷 décoloré

🇪🇸 descolorido

🇹🇷 renksiz

🇰🇷 변색된

🇸🇦 متغير اللون

🇨🇿 odbarvený

🇸🇰 odfarbený

🇨🇳 褪色的

🇸🇮 razbarvan

🇮🇸 aflitinn

🇰🇿 түсі өзгерген

🇬🇪 გადაფერილი

🇦🇿 rəngsizləşmiş

🇲🇽 descolorido

Word origin

The word 'discoloured' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away', and the word 'coloured', which comes from the Old French word 'colorer'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the process of losing or changing color.