recolor

col·or

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Definitions of recolor word

noun recolor the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue. 1
noun recolor the natural appearance of the skin, especially of the face; complexion: She has a lovely color. 1
noun recolor a ruddy complexion: The wind and sun had given color to the sailor's face. 1
noun recolor a blush: His remarks brought the color to her face. 1
noun recolor vivid or distinctive quality, as of a literary work: Melville's description of a whaling voyage is full of color. 1
noun recolor details in description, customs, speech, habits, etc., of a place or period: The novel takes place in New Orleans and contains much local color. 1

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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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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