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Pallor: meaning, definitions and examples

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pallor

 

[ หˆpรฆlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pale complexion

Pallor is a noun that refers to an unhealthy pale appearance of the skin, often due to illness, shock, or fear. It is a lack of color in the face that can indicate a person is unwell.

Synonyms

ashenness, paleness, whiteness

Examples of usage

  • Her pallor was evident as she struggled to stand up after fainting.
  • The doctor noted the patient's pallor and immediately ordered blood tests.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of color

Pallor can also refer to a lack of color in general, not just related to skin complexion. It can describe a paleness or dimness in something that should be colorful or vibrant.

Synonyms

dimness, lack of color, paleness

Examples of usage

  • The pallor of the painting suggested it had faded over time.
  • The pallor of the landscape under the storm clouds was eerie.

Translations

Translations of the word "pallor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคชเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blรคsse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pucat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปั–ะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bladoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้’็™ฝใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solgunluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๋ฐฑํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุญูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bledost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bledosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹็™ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bledica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถlnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐาฃะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ™แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ solฤŸunluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palidez

Etymology

The word 'pallor' originated from the Latin word 'pallidus', meaning pale or pallid. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the paleness of the skin or lack of color in general. Over the centuries, 'pallor' has become a common term in medical contexts to indicate a person's unhealthy complexion.

See also: pall.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,023, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.