colouring

col·our

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhl-er]
- /ˈkʌl ər/
- /ˈkʌl.ər.ɪŋ/

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

Definitions of colouring word

uncountable noun colouring The colouring of something is the colour or colours that it is. 3
uncountable noun colouring Someone's colouring is the colour of their hair, skin, and eyes. 3
uncountable noun colouring Colouring is a substance that is used to give colour to food. 3
noun colouring the process or art of applying colour 3
noun colouring anything used to give colour, such as dye, paint, etc 3
noun colouring appearance with regard to shade and colour 3

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Origin of colouring

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English col(o)ur < Anglo-French (French couleur) < Latin colōr- (stem of color) hue

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Parts of speech for Colouring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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colouring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for colouring

noun colouring

complexion — When you refer to someone's complexion, you are referring to the natural colour or condition of the skin on their face.
ruddiness — of or having a fresh, healthy red color: a ruddy complexion.
pallor — unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness.
tan — to convert (a hide) into leather, especially by soaking or steeping in a bath prepared from tanbark or synthetically.
coloration — The coloration of an animal or a plant is the colours and patterns on it.

All 12 Synonyms of colouring