color phase

col·or phase

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhl-er feyz]
- /ˈkʌl ər feɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhl-er feyz]
- /ˈkʌl ər feɪz/

Definitions of color phase words

noun color phase a variant, atypical coloration of fur, feathers, skin, etc. occurring in an individual or an animal group 3
noun color phase a seasonal change in the coat or coloration of certain animals 3
noun color phase a genetically controlled variation in the colors of the skin, pelt, or plumage of an animal. 1
noun color phase one of two or more colorings assumed by an animal, varying with age or season. 1

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Origin of color phase

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Color phase

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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color phase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

color phase usage trend in Literature

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