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pigmented

 

[ หˆpษชษก.mษ™n.tษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

colorful appearance

Pigmented refers to the presence of color or pigmentation in a biological or material context. It is often used to describe certain types of cells, tissues, or materials that contain natural or artificial pigments, leading to variations in appearance. For instance, pigmented tissues may present with specific colors due to the accumulation of melanin or other pigments. This term is commonly associated with skin, hair, eyes, and other biological entities that exhibit distinguishing colorations.

Synonyms

colored, dyed, tinted

Examples of usage

  • Pigmented skin tends to absorb more sunlight.
  • Certain fish are known for their beautifully pigmented scales.
  • Pigmented lesions on the skin should be monitored by a dermatologist.

Translations

Translations of the word "pigmented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pigmentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเค—เคฎเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pigmentiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpigmen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะณะผะตะฝั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pigmentowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒ็ด ๆฒˆ็€ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pigmentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pigmentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pigmentli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰์†Œ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pigmentovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pigmentovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่‰ฒ็ด ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pigmentiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litarefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะณะผะตะฝั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pigmentli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pigmentado

Word origin

The term 'pigmented' derives from the Latin word 'pigmentum', which means 'color' or 'dye'. The prefix 'pig-' relates to coloring substances that are derived from natural or synthetic sources used in various fields including biology, art, and manufacturing. The word 'pigment' has been used in English since the 15th century to denote any material that imparts color to a substance, especially in paint. The transformation into the adjective form reflects its application in describing the presence of color in living organisms and materials. Over time, as scientific research advanced, the understanding of pigmentation expanded into genetics and biology, emphasizing the role of coloration in survival, adaptation, and visual identification in species. Today, 'pigmented' is frequently utilized in dermatology, art, and materials science to describe objects that possess a distinct hue due to the presence of pigments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,218, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.