Pigmented: meaning, definitions and examples
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pigmented
[ หpษชษก.mษn.tษชd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น pigmentado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคเคฎเฅเคเคเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช pigmentiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ berpigmen
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะณะผะตะฝัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pigmentowany
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒ็ด ๆฒ็ใใ
๐ซ๐ท pigmentรฉ
๐ช๐ธ pigmentado
๐น๐ท pigmentli
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ฐ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ pigmentovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pigmentovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฒ็ด ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pigmentiran
๐ฎ๐ธ litarefni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะณะผะตะฝััะตะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pigmentli
๐ฒ๐ฝ pigmentado
Etymology
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.
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