Splotched: meaning, definitions and examples

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splotched

 

[ หˆsplษ’tสƒt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

The term 'splotched' refers to something marked by irregular patches or spots of color or different textures. It often describes a surface that has a messy or uneven application of colors, such as paint or natural markings. This can apply to various contexts, including art, fashion, and nature, where irregularity adds to the overall aesthetic or character of an object. Splotched items may evoke a sense of chaos or vibrancy, depending on the context in which they are viewed.

Synonyms

blotched, dappled, spotted, streaked

Examples of usage

  • The splotched paint on the canvas created an intriguing visual effect.
  • Her dress was beautifully splotched with bright colors.
  • The splotched skin of the reptile provided excellent camouflage.
  • He noticed the splotched wall in the old barn.
  • The artist used a splotched pattern to convey emotion in her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "splotched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefleckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercorak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plamisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‘็‚นใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tachetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lekeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ๋œ๋ฃฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุจูŽู‚ูŽู‘ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๆ–‘็‚น็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒซแƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchado

Etymology

The word 'splotched' is derived from the word 'splotch', which itself originated in the mid-19th century. 'Splotch' is believed to be a blend of the words 'spot' and 'blotch', indicating a splattered or irregular mark. The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past tense or adjective form of verbs in English, signifying that something has been marked in this way. This linguistic evolution reflects the merging of everyday language to create vivid descriptors for visual appearances. 'Splotched' has been utilized in diverse fields such as art, fashion, and nature studies to describe both intentional and natural patterns that defy uniformity. Its use captures the eye and often elicits an emotional response, valuing irregularity and the unique beauty it can convey.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,537, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.