Markings: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
markings
[ หmษหrkษชลz ]
on paper
Symbols or patterns made on a surface as a form of identification or decoration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist used different markings to create a unique design on the canvas.
- The markings on the ancient pottery helped archaeologists understand the culture of that time period.
on skin
Permanent or temporary designs made on the skin for decoration or identification purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She got a new tattoo with intricate markings on her arm.
- The tribal markings on his face indicated his belonging to a specific group.
in nature
Natural patterns or colors on animals or plants that serve as a form of camouflage or communication.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tiger's markings help it blend into its surroundings and stalk its prey.
- The butterfly's colorful markings are used to attract potential mates.
Translations
Translations of the word "markings" in other languages:
๐ต๐น marcas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคถเคพเคจเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Markierungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะทะฝะฐัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ oznaczenia
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจ่ญ
๐ซ๐ท marques
๐ช๐ธ marcas
๐น๐ท iลaretler
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุงู ุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ oznaฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ oznaฤenia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ฎฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ oznaฤbe
๐ฎ๐ธ merkingar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะปะณัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลarษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ marcas
Word origin
The word 'markings' originated from the verb 'mark', which dates back to Middle English and Old English. It evolved from the Proto-Germanic word 'markลnฤ ', meaning 'to mark'. The concept of markings has been prevalent throughout human history, from cave paintings to tribal body art. Markings have served various purposes, including identification, decoration, and communication in both human and animal contexts.
See also: mark, markdown, marked, markedly, markers, marking, marks, marksman, marksmanship, markup, remark, unmarked.